WARNING:
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
..
3. Remove the front scuff plate..
4. Remove the rear scuff plate..
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim..
6. Remove the nut.

7. Remove the side air bag sensor.
8. Disconnect the connector from the side air bag sensor by pressing the connector tab in the direction of the arrow.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Switch the ignition to ON.
11. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s
and goes out.
If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system..
Side Air Bag Sensor No. 2 Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control
System]
Throttle Body Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]Down Switch Inspection [FS5 A EL]
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the console..
d. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
2. Inspect the continuity between the selector lever component terminals C and
H.
If ...
Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single
unit..
4. Drain the manual transaxle oil..
5. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
a. Remove the batte ...
Hood Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the hood latch..
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
NOTE:
Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the c ...