Side Airbag Sensor
REMOVALCAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
4. REMOVE SEAT BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
7. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER
8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
9. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Remove the 2 bolts and sensor.
b. Disconnect the connector.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.
1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Install the sensor with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
- If the airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
- When installing the airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
b. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the sensor.
c. Connect the connector.
2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER
4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
5. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
7. INSTALL SEAT BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
8. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
9. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
11. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.
NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
12. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Check the SRS warning light.