Rear Airbag Sensor: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
4. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM POCKET SUBASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
5. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
7. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
8. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
14. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 BOARD 
15. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 3 BOARD 
16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE  (See REMOVAL )
17. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 
18. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 
19. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) 
20. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
21. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
22. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
23. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
24. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)  (See REMOVAL )
25. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR REAR LH 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and airbag sensor.
    Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Sensor Rear LH Bolt
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