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Warning

• Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

1.Switch the ignition off.

2.Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)].)

3.Remove the following parts:

(1)B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.Remove the bolt.

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5.Disconnect the connector. (See Connector Disconnect Note.)

6.Remove the side air bag sensor.

7.Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

9.Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.

• If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See DTC INSPECTION.)

Connector Disconnect Note

1.Press the area (1) indicated by the arrow and slide it as shown in the figure (2).

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2.Press the area (3) indicated by the arrow and disconnect the connector (4).