Safing Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

NOTE: To service stripped rear sensor retaining screws, replace old screws with N802455-S190M8. Tighten to 12.8-17.2 N.m (9.4-12.6 ft-lb).

1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Remove right cowl side trim panel.
3. Disconnect sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector.
4. Remove two screws retaining rear sensor to right cowl side panel and remove sensor.

Installation
1. Position sensor to cowl side panel.
2. Secure sensor with two retaining screws. Tighten to 7.6-10.4 N.m (5.6-7.6 ft-lb).
3. Connect rear sensor wiring connector to wiring assembly connector.
4. Install cowl side trim panel.
5. Connect positive battery cable.

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with EEC, when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the EEC processor relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

6. Verify air bag indicator.