Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

Crash Sensor For Side Airbag, Removing And Installing

WARNING: Before starting work on seats, connect VAS 5094 airbag adapter.

NOTE:
- A crash sensor for the side airbag is located under both the driver's and passenger's seats.
- Both crash sensors for the side airbags are identical.
- When installed, the arrow points down.

Removing:
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove front seat.
- Remove lower A-pillar trim.
- Unclip sill molding and fold upward.
- Pull up floor mat - 4 - near sensor.
- Disconnect harness connector - 2 - from crash sensor for side airbag - 1 -.







- Remove bolts - 3 - (2x).
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (53 in.lb)
- Remove crash sensor for side airbag - 1 -.

Installing:
- Switch ignition on.
- Close doors.

WARNING: Make sure no one is in vehicle.

- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.