Side Airbag Sensor Removal

Restraints. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Supplemental Restraint System. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/ Illumination)

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Illumination)

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

  6. REMOVE CENTER LOWER PILLAR GARNISH

  7. SEPARATE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER

  9. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

Side Airbag Sensor -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Click here).


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.


3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/ Illumination)


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Side Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.



4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Illumination)


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Side Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  1. Disconnect the connector.



5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Side Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Put protective tape around the rear door scuff plate.

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the the rear door scuff plate LH.



6. REMOVE CENTER LOWER PILLAR GARNISH


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Side Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and 5 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.



7. SEPARATE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button in the direction shown by the arrow to release the lock, and disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Disconnect the connectors.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front seat outer belt assembly.



8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the claw and remove the front seat belt retractor cover from the body.



9. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the nut and side airbag sensor from the body.

  1. Disconnect the connector.