Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor

SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSOR

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Before servicing SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.

1. Remove seat belt pre-tensioner. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt".




2. Remove side air bag (Satellite) sensor fixing nuts.
3. Remove the side air bag (Satellite) sensor connector.

CAUTION:
- Do not use old nuts; replace with new ones.
- Check side air bag (Satellite) sensor to ensure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it shows any visible signs of damage, replace it with new one.
- Do not disassemble side air bag (Satellite) sensor.
- Replace side air bag (Satellite) sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Check side air bag (Satellite) sensor for proper installation.
- After replacement of side air bag (Satellite) sensor, perform self-diagnosis to make sure that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-18, "SRS Operation Check".