Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.


Notice:
Be careful not to damage the curtain shield airbag when removing the housing.
Removal (2005/11-2006/01)
DisassemblyGeneral maintenance (2006/01- )
General notes
Maintenance requirements vary depending on the
country.
Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's
manual supplement.
Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle
using either miles driven or time elapsed ...
Rear airbag sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check rear airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check rear airbag sensor (vehicle
involved in collision and airbag has not
deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and ...