COMPONENTS
REPLACEMENT
HINT: Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
PRECAUTION
SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION: After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB−ASSY (MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
REMOVE RR CONSOLE BOX
REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB−ASSY
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX FRONT
REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR No.1
REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR No.2
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT No.1 (A/T TRANSAXLE)
REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
Disconnect the holder (with connectors) from the airbag sensor assy center.
Remove the 3 bolts and the airbag sensor assy center.
Remove air bag sensor assy center
INSPECT AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the battery negative (−) terminal is disconnected.
CAUTION: After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
c. Temporarily install the airbag sensor assy center with the 3 bolts.
NOTICE:
If the airbag sensor assy center has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the airbag sensor assy center with a new one.
When installing the airbag sensor assy center, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
Tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 17.5 N·m (178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
Connect the holder (with connectors) to the airbag sensor assy center.
Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the airbag sensor assy center.
Check that the water−proof sheet is properly set.
CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT