SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Hatchback Front Side) > REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (Click here).

HINT:
The procedure described below is for the RH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.


1. PRECAUTION

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


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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


3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window)


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  1. Insert a clip remover between the plate and front door trim board.

  1. Turn the handle with the clip remover inserted, as shown in the illustration.

  1. Remove the front door window regulator handle and clip.

  1. Remove the window regulator handle plate.



4. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE UPPER PANEL (w/ Power Window)


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  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 9 claws and 4 guides.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the front armrest base upper panel.



5. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE UPPER PANEL (w/o Power Window)


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  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 claws and 3 guides.

    1. Disconnect the connector.

      HINT:
      If the armrest base upper panel is equipped with door lock switch, disconnect the connector.


6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 5 Door)


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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and open the cover.

    Text in Illustration 
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    		Protective Tape


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  1. Remove the 3 screws.



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  1. Disengage the 7 clips.



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  1. Disconnect the front door lock remote control cable and the front door inside locking cable and remove the front door trim board.

    Text in Illustration 
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    		Front Door Lock Remote Control Cable Assembly
    *2
    		Front Door Inside Locking Cable Assembly


7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 3 Door)


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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and open the cover.

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    		Protective Tape


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  1. Remove the 3 screws.



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  1. Disengage the 8 clips.



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  1. Disconnect the front door lock remote control cable and the front door inside locking cable and remove the front door trim board.

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    		Front Door Lock Remote Control Cable Assembly
    *2
    		Front Door Inside Locking Cable Assembly


8. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

  1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

  1. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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


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  1. Disconnect the connector from the door side airbag sensor.

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



    1. Push and hold the white housing lock, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve.


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      Text in Illustration 
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      		Housing Lock
      		*2
      		Outer Connector Locking Sleeve
      *a
      		Slide
      		-
      		-

    2. Push and hold the white housing lock again, and slide the yellow outer connector locking sleeve to disconnect the connector.



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  1. Remove the bolt and door side airbag sensor.

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