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Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor







Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor

Removal and installation are same for right and left.

Removing


Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

- Switch the ignition on.

- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on.

- Remove the rear sill trim. Refer to => [ Rear Sill Panel Trim ] Rear Sill Panel Trim.







Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must discharge static electricity. For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Pull the catch - 1 - down - arrow A - and press it - arrow B -, then disconnect the connector - 4 -.

- Remove the nuts - 3 - and the side airbag crash sensors - 2 -.

Installation


Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must discharge static electricity. For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Make sure the wires do not get caught.


Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.

If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Airbag Crash Sensors Overview ] Airbag Crash Sensors Overview.