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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ]

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  8. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH 
    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Disconnect the connector from the door side airbag sensor LH.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      1. Push the housing lock and slide the outer housing. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
      2. Push the housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
        NOTE:

        Do not push the connector housing part (A) when disconnecting the sensor connector.

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        *1 Housing Lock *2 Outer Housing
    4. Remove the bolt and door side airbag sensor LH.
      NOTE:

      Loosen the bolt while holding the door side airbag sensor LH because the door side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

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