Rear 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 REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH

  9. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR

Rear 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 airbag deployment.


3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY


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

  1. Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body.

    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 for the other hook.

  1. Detach the 2 rear hooks of the seat cushion from the seatback.

  1. Remove the seat cushion.



4. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY


5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY


6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY


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

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws to open the cap of the 3 rear seat shoulder belt guides.



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

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw to open the cap of the 3 rear seat shoulder belt guides.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear seatback assembly.



7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Rear 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.



8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.



9. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the bolt and rear airbag sensor.