Repair Procedure

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   • Refer to the figure.

   After Installation 

   • Water Leaks Check
2. B.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   • Refer to the figure.

   After Installation 

   • Water Leaks Check
3. C.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to the figure.

   Installation 

   • Inspect the A-pillar trim, then install it.
4. D.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to the figure.

   Installation 

   • Inspect the B-pillar lower trim, then install it.
5. E.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to the figure.

   Installation 

   • Inspect the B-pillar upper trim, then install it.
6. F.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Rear Seat Cushion (as needed)

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to the figure.

   Installation 

   NOTE:  Before reinstalling the rear side inner trim, install the clips.

7. G.-
   WARNING:

   • SRS components are located in this area. Before doing repairs or service:
     1. -

        Review the SRS component locations .

     2. -

        Review the precautions and procedures .

   NOTE:  If you are replacing the front seat belt after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

   Preconditions 

   • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Front passenger's side: Lower Anchor Cover

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Figure 2 

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   Removal 

   • Driver's side: Refer to the figure 1 and 2.

   Installation 

   NOTE:  Before installing the B-pillar lower trim, make sure the SRS indicator works normally.

   After Installation 

   • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
   • Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
8. H.-
   WARNING:

   • SRS components are located in this area. Before doing repairs or service:
     1. -

        Review the SRS component locations .

     2. -

        Review the precautions and procedures .

   NOTE:

   If you are replacing the front seat belt outer lap pretensioner after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

   Preconditions 

   • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Driver's Seat Assembly
   • Rear Carpet (as needed)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Installation 

   NOTE:  Before installing the B-pillar lower trim, make sure the SRS indicator works normally.

   After Installation 

   • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
   • Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
9. I.-
   WARNING:

   • Review the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service .
   • Wait at least 3 minutes, after disconnecting the 12 volt battery terminal.
   NOTE:

   If you are replacing the side impact sensor (first) after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

   Preconditions 

   • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

   Sub-Procedure 

   Installation 

   NOTE:

   Be careful not to bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area around the side impact sensor.

   NOTE:  Before installing the B-pillar lower trim, make sure the SRS indicator works normally.

   After Installation 

   • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
   • Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
10. J.-

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11. K.-
    WARNING:

    • Review the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service .
    • Wait at least 3 minutes, after disconnecting the 12 volt battery terminal.
    NOTE:

    If you are replacing the side impact sensor (second) after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

    Preconditions 

    • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Left side: Rear Seat Side Bolster (Left Side)

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    NOTE:

    Be careful not to bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area around the side impact sensor.

    NOTE:  Before installing the rear seat side bolster, make sure the SRS indicator works normally.

    After Installation 

    • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
    • Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
12. L.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.

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    Installation 

    • Inspect the C-pillar upper trim, then install it.
13. M.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.

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    Installation 

    • Inspect the C-pillar lower trim, then install it.
14. N.-

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15. O.-

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16. P.-

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Rear Seat Side Bolster

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.

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17. Q.-
    WARNING:

    • SRS components are located in this area. Before doing repairs or service:
      1. -

         Review the SRS component locations .

      2. -

         Review the precautions and procedures .

    NOTE:  If you are replacing the rear seat belt after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

    Preconditions 

    • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Rear Seat Cushion

    After Installation 

    • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
    • Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
18. R.-

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19. S.-

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Rear Seat Cushion
20. T.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
21. U.-

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22. V.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
23. W.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
24. X.-

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25. Y.-

    Preconditions 

    • Rear Seat-Back Folded Down

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
26. Z.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
27. AA.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
28. AB.-

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29. AC.-

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30. AD.-

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31. AE.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    • Refer to the figure 1 and 2.

    Installation Directions (Figure 1) 

    Position	Direction
    a	Front or Outside

    Figure 1 

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    After Installation 

    • Water Leaks Check
32. AF.-

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33. AG.-

    Preconditions 

    • Rear Seat-Back Folded Down

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Rear Seat Side Bolster
    • Trunk Lid Weatherstrip (as needed)

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.

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34. AH.-

    After Installation 

    • Adaptive Damper Control Unit Update (If the adaptive damper control unit does not have the latest software)
35. AI.-

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    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
36. AJ.-
    NOTE:

    • Do not damage or drop the acceleration sensor as it is sensitive.
    • Do not use power tools when removing the acceleration sensor.
37. AK.-

    After Installation 

    NOTE:  When replacing the SH-AWD control unit, do this procedure.

    • SH-AWD Control Unit Initialization - Refer to: SH-AWD Control Unit Initialization
    • SH-AWD Control Unit Update - Refer to: SH-AWD Control Unit Update
38. AL.-

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