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2) Remove four bolts and then carefully remove airbag
module.
3) Refer to“CAUTION”for handling of a removed airbag
module.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
Observe the following: Make sure that ignition switch is off.
CAUTION:
Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or
get caught with other parts.
G5M0291
4. Front Sensor
CAUTION:
If the front end of the vehicle body is damaged by a
collision, be sure to check the left and right front
sensors, even if the airbag was not inflated. If any dam-
age to the sensor or any deformation of the sensor
mount is found, replace with a new genuine part.
G5M0310
When painting or performing sheet metal work on
the front part of vehicle body, including the front wheel
apron, front fender and front side frame, take utmost
care not to apply dryer heat, painting mist, or the flame
of the welding burner directly to the front sensors and
wire harness of the airbag system.
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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G5M0312
3) Remove lower cover.
Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until front sensors are securely re-installed.
G5M0313
4) Remove console box. Discon-
nect 2-pin blue connector (AB4) (right side front sensor)
and 2-pin orange connector (AB5) (left side front sensor)
from airbag control module.
G5M0314
5) Roll up floor mat and side sill cover.
[W5A10].> Remove front sensor harness from clip and pro-
tector.
6) Remove front wheels.
7) Remove front mud guard.
G5M0315
8) Remove wiring harness clips.
G5M0316
9) Remove grommet.
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B5M0102
10) Remove front sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
5. Main Harness
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
G5M0312
3) Remove lower cover.
Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until main harness are securely re-installed.
G5M0313
4) Remove console box. Discon-
nect 12-pin yellow connector (AB6) from airbag control
module.
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B5M0102
10) Remove front sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
5. Main Harness
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
G5M0312
3) Remove lower cover.
Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until main harness are securely re-installed.
G5M0313
4) Remove console box. Discon-
nect 12-pin yellow connector (AB6) from airbag control
module.
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B5M0103A
5) Disconnect body harness connector (B53) from connec-
tor (AB1).
NOTE:
The following procedures for removal are for“LHD model”.
The procedures for“RHD model”are symmetrically oppo-
site.
B5M0029A
6) Remove front side sill cover and then disconnect airbag
connector (AB9) and (AB10).
B5M0104
7) Roll up floor mat and side sill lower cover of both side
and then remove main harness.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
G5M0322
6. Airbag Control Module
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the airbag control module.
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B5M0103A
5) Disconnect body harness connector (B53) from connec-
tor (AB1).
NOTE:
The following procedures for removal are for“LHD model”.
The procedures for“RHD model”are symmetrically oppo-
site.
B5M0029A
6) Remove front side sill cover and then disconnect airbag
connector (AB9) and (AB10).
B5M0104
7) Roll up floor mat and side sill lower cover of both side
and then remove main harness.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
G5M0322
6. Airbag Control Module
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the airbag control module.
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G5M0323
If the airbag control module is deformed, or if water
damage is suspected, replace the airbag control mod-
ule with a new genuine part.
G5M0324
After removal, keep the airbag control module on a
dry, clean surface away from heat and light sources,
and moisture and dust.
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
G5M0312
3) Remove lower cover.
Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until airbag control module is securely re-installed.
G5M0313
4) Remove console box.
5) Disconnect 12-pin yellow, 2-pin blue and 2-pin orange
connectors from airbag control module.
[M2-6].>
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B5M0105
6) Using TORX®BIT T40 (Tamper resistant type), remove
two TORX®bolts.
Discard the old TORX®bolts.
CAUTION:
Use new TORX
®bolts during re-assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
CAUTION:
Be sure to fully secure all airbag system connectors
during re-assembly and confirm that all green double
lock mechanisms are engaged.
7. Combination Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
G5M0312
3) Remove lower cover. Disconnect
airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steering column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until combination switch is securely re-installed.
4) Disconnect combination switch connectors from body
harness connector.
H5M0662A
5) Set front wheels in straight ahead position. Using
TORX®BIT T30, remove two TORX®bolts.
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6. Airbag Control Module - 7. Combination Switch