Side Airbag Sensor
Side Airbag Sensor:
SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed are for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
6. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Remove the nut and separate the side airbag sensor from the body.
b. Disconnect the side airbag sensor connector and remove it.
NOTE: When handling the sensor connector, take care not to damage the wire harness.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Check that the engine switch is off.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
c. Connect the side airbag sensor connector.
NOTE: When handling the sensor connector, take care not to damage the wire harness.
d. Install the side airbag sensor with the nut.
Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)
NOTE:
- Do not damage the stopper of the sensor when installing the nut.
- If the side 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 side airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
e. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor.
2. INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
3. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.
HINT: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal
7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Inspect the SRS warning light.