Safing Sensor: Service and Repair
Air Bag Sensor Assy Center:
REPLACEMENT
HINT: Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. PRECAUTION
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1
7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH
9. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR
10. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
11. REMOVE RR CONSOLE BOX
12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
14. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1
15. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.2
16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO.1
17. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER
a. Disconnect the holder (with connectors) from the airbag sensor assembly center.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and the airbag sensor assembly center.
18. INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER
a. Check that the ignition switch is off.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
NOTE: After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
c. Temporarily install the airbag sensor assembly center with the 3 bolts.
NOTE:
- If the airbag sensor assembly center has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the airbag sensor assembly center with a new one.
- When installing the airbag sensor assembly center, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
d. Tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 17.5 N.m (178 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
e. Connect the holder (with connectors) to the airbag sensor assembly center.
f. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the airbag sensor assembly center.
g. Check that the water-proof sheet is properly set.
19. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
20. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT