Side Airbag Sensor (For Front Side) -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
| 1. PRECAUTION |
- CAUTION:
- Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000000KT10H0X.html).
- NOTICE:
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000000UYX0ETX.html).
| 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) |
Using a clip remover, remove the snap ring.
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Remove the front door window regulator handle assembly and front door regulator inside handle plate.
| 4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL |
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel.
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| 5. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST UPPER BASE PANEL (w/o Power Window) |
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 6 claws, and remove the front armrest upper base panel.
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w/ Power Door Lock:
Disconnect the connector.
| 6. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST UPPER BASE PANEL (w/ Power Window) |
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 6 claws.
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Disconnect the connector and remove the front armrest upper base panel.
| 7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and disconnect the door armrest cap.
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Remove the 2 screws.
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Using a clip remover, disengage the 10 clips.
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Disengage the 5 claws and separate the front door trim board sub-assembly from the front door inner glass weatherstrip.
Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front door inside handle sub-assembly.
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| 8. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR |
Check that the ignition switch is off.
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.
Disconnect the connector from the door side airbag sensor.
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
Text in Illustration *1 White Housing Lock *2 Yellow CPA *a Connector Lock is Released - - Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
- NOTICE:
- Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.
Remove the bolt and door side airbag sensor from the front door panel.
- NOTICE:
- Loosen the bolt while holding the door side airbag sensor because the door side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.
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After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *a Incorrect *b Correct