Side Mounted

SATELLITE ACCELERATION SENSOR

SIDE MOUNTED

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable remote terminal.

WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

2. Remove the lower B-pillar trim from the appropriate side of the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the SAS electrical connector (3).
4. Remove the SAS retaining screws (2) and remove the sensor (1) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the Satellite Acceleration Sensor (SAS) (1) in B-pillar (electrical connector (3) facing down in vehicle) and install the retaining nuts (2). Tighten the nuts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
2. Connect the SAS electrical connector (3).
3. Install the lower B-pillar trim.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST.