Removal [09/2021 - 11/2022]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION

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WARNING:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2021 - 11/2022]

NOTE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [09/2021 - 11/2022]

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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WARNING:

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

If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]

REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG

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Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER

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Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)

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Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG PRESSURE SENSOR

*A	w/ Smart Key System	*B	w/o Smart Key System
*a	Illumination off	-	-

Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
WARNING:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

Remove the nut.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the nut.
Disengage the claw to pull out the side airbag pressure sensor.
NOTE:
If the side airbag pressure sensor has been dropped, replace it with a new one.
Disconnect the airbag connector.
NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

HINT:

Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector:

Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [09/2021 - ]