Safing Sensor: Service and Repair

Rear Safing Sensor Replacement

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the both side curtain airbag 2P connectors.
3. Remove the rear seat.
4. Disconnect the left side wire harness 2P connector from the rear safing sensor.




5. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the TORX bolts (A), then remove the rear safing sensor (B).

Installation




1. Install the new rear safing sensor (A) with the TORX bolts (B) then connect the left side wire harness 2P connector (C). to the rear safing sensor.
2. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
3. After installing the rear safing sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
4. Reinstall all removed parts.