Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor

Removal

WARNING: Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.

WARNING: Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.

WARNING: The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.

WARNING: The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.

WARNING: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.

WARNING: Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.

WARNING: Take extra care when handling SRS components.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
2 Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
3 Remove the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel
4 Remove the front scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel Service and Repair
5 Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel 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 lb.ft).
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 lb.ft).
6 Install the rear scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel
7 Install the front scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel Service and Repair
8 Install the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel
9 Connect the battery ground lead. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System