Rear Airbag Sensor Removal

Vehicle Interior. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141
Supplemental Restraint Systems. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

  4. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

  5. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER

  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

  8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

  9. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

  10. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

  11. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

  12. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH

  13. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR

Rear Airbag Sensor -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The following procedure is for the LH side.


1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000000KT10H0X.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 REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.



4. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141.Supplemental Restraint Systems.Airbag System.Rear Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. for TMC Made:

    1. Align the alignment mark (pink) on the weatherstrip and the protruding portion on the body indicated by the arrow in the illustration, and install the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

      NOTICE:
      After installation, check that the corners fit correctly.


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141.Supplemental Restraint Systems.Airbag System.Rear Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. for TMMC Made:

    1. Align the alignment mark (red) on the weatherstrip and the protruding portion on the body indicated by the arrow in the illustration, and install the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

      NOTICE:
      After installation, check that the corners fit correctly.


5. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. Remove the spare wheel cover.



6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141.Supplemental Restraint Systems.Airbag System.Rear Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.

    1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.

    2. Repeat the above procedure for the other hook.

  1. Detach the rear hook of the seat cushion from the seatback.

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.



7. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 rear seat back clips.

  1. Fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.



    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear seatback assembly LH.



9. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)


10. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)


11. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 rear seat back clips.

  1. Fold the rear seatback assembly RH forward.



    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear seatback assembly RH.



12. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. Disengage the 2 claws, 2 clips and guide, and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.



13. REMOVE REAR 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.


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141.Supplemental Restraint Systems.Airbag System.Rear Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Disconnect the connector.

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

  1. Remove the nut and rear airbag sensor.

    NOTICE:
    Loosen the nut while holding the rear airbag sensor because the rear airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.