Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
Service Repair No - 76.74.23
Removal
WARNING:
^ Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.
^ Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.
^ The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.
^ The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.
^ It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.
^ Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.
^ Take extra care when handling SRS components.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe.
3. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
4. Remove the front scuff plate trim panel.
5. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
6. Release the front safety belt retractor.
^ Remove and discard the bolt.
7. Remove the B-pillar floor covering trim panel.
^ Remove the 2 clips.
8. Release the B-pillar side impact sensor bracket.
^ Remove and discard the 3 bolts.
9. Disconnect the B-pillar side impact sensor electrical connector.
^ Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
10. Remove the B-pillar side impact sensor and B-pillar side impact sensor bracket.
Installation
1. Install the B-pillar side impact sensor and B-pillar side impact sensor bracket.
2. Connect the B-pillar side impact sensor electrical connector.
^ Secure the 2 wiring harness clips.
3. Secure the B-pillar side impact sensor bracket.
^ Tighten the 3 new bolts to 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the B-pillar floor covering trim panel.
^ Install the 2 clips.
5. Secure the front safety belt retractor.
^ Install the new bolt and tighten to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the rear scuff plate trim panel.
7. Install the front scuff plate trim panel.
8. Install the B-pillar trim panel.
9. Connect the battery ground lead.