RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected See: Testing and
Inspection/Programming and Relearning/Repair Instruction - Initialization.
4. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Rear Seat Assembly See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Seat Assembly (for LH Side)/Removal for LH Side, See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Seat Assembly (for RH Side)/Removal for RH side).
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
6. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
7. REMOVE REAR AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Check that the power switch is off.
(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
(1) While holding the sides of the outer connector locking sleeve, slide the sleeve in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the
illustration.
Text in Illustration
(2) When the connector lock is released, the connector can be disconnected.
HINT
Be sure to hold both outer flank sides. Holding the top and bottom will make disconnection difficult.
(d) Remove the nut and rear airbag sensor.