Side - C-Pillar

SIDE - C-PILLAR

WARNING: Disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, never strike or drop the side impact sensor, as it can damage the impact sensor or affect its calibration. The side impact sensor enables the system to deploy the side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components. If an impact sensor is accidentally dropped during service, the sensor must be scrapped and replaced with a new unit. Failure to observe this warning could result in accidental, incomplete, or improper side SRS component deployment.

NOTE: The front and side impact sensors are interchangeable.





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the lower trim from the inside of the lower right or left C-pillar (4). Quarter Trim Panel - Removal.
3. Remove the nut (1) that secures the side impact sensor (2) to the weld stud on the lower C-pillar.
4. Remove the sensor from the weld stud on the inner C-pillar.
5. Disconnect the body wire harness connector (3) for the side impact sensor from the sensor connector receptacle.