Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR - REMOVAL

  • HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION
  • CAUTION:
  • Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing .
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)
Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Illumination)
Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Disconnect the connector.

5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Put protective tape around the rear door scuff plate.

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.

Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

6. REMOVE CENTER LOWER PILLAR GARNISH
Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

7. SEPARATE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.

Disconnect the connectors.

Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER
Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

9. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
Side Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the nut and side airbag sensor from the body.

Disconnect the connector.