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Side Impact Sensor (SIS)

FRONT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described previously.
- Before disconnecting the side impact sensor connector(s), disconnect the side airbag connector(s).
- Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.


1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the front seat assembly.
3. Remove the center pillar trim.
4. Remove the seat belt pretensioner mounting bolts (2EA) then remove the Seat belt pretensioner.






5. Loosen the Side Impact Sensor mounting nut.






6. Remove the Side Impact Sensor which is installed inside the center pillar.






REAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
1. Discon net the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before begining work.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion.
3. Loosen the rear side seatback mounting bolt.






4. Disconnect the rear side airbag module connector, then remove the rear side seatback.






5. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector.
6. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor.

INSTALLATION

FRONT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

CAUTION:
- Be sure to install the harness wires not to be pinched or interfered with other parts.
- Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.


1. Install the new Side Impact Sensor with the nut after connecting the SRS harness connector to the Side Impact Sensor.

Tightening torque: 0.9 - 1.2 kgf.m (8.5 - 11.5 Nm, 6.3 - 8.5 lb.ft)

2. Install the seat belt pretensioner with two mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m (39.2 - 53.9 Nm, 28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)

3. Install the center pillar trim.
4. Install the front seat assembly.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON, the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.

REAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

CAUTION:
- Be sure to install the harness wires not to be pinched or interfered with other parts.
- Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.


1. Install the new Side Impact Sensor with the bolt then connect the SRS harness connector to the Side Impact Sensor.

Tightening torque: 0.9 - 1.2 kgf.m (8.5 - 11.5 Nm, 6.3 - 8.5 lb.ft)

2. Install the rear side seatback.

Tightening torque: 1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m (16.7 - 25.5 Nm, 12.3 - 18.81 lb.ft)






3. Install the rear seat cushion.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
5. After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON, the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.