B Pillar Mounted

REMOVAL
The right and left front row side impact sensors, are mounted identically, on opposite sides of the vehicle, in the b-pillar.

1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG COMPONENT SERVICE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.

2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim for the side of the vehicle that you are replacing the side impact sensor.

Front Row Side Impact Sensor And Bracket:

3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the impact sensor.
4. Remove the four retaining screws to the impact sensor bracket.

Front Row Side Impact Sensor/ Bracket:

5. Remove impact sensor from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor bracket in vehicle.
2. Install the four retaining screws to the impact sensor bracket. Torque screws to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the electrical connector.
4. Install the B-pillar lower trim for the side of the vehicle that you are replacing the side impact sensor.

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

5. Verify vehicle and system operation.
6. Close hood.