Side Impact Sensor - Front Row

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR - FRONT ROW

Removal

WARNING:
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and correctly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- The driver side is shown, the passenger side is similar.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system.
2. Remove the front interior door trim panel on the side with the affected side impact sensor.







3. Separate the weathershield enough to access the side impact sensor.







4. Remove the side impact sensor.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Disconnect the electrical connector.
3 Remove the side impact sensor.

Installation







1. CAUTION: Always replace the J-clip retaining nut whenever installing a side impact sensor.

Align the locator tabs to the openings in the door.







2. CAUTION:
- The ground wire must be placed between the bolt head and the sensor. Never position the ground wire between the J-clip retaining nut and the sensor.
- Always replace the J-clip retaining nut whenever installing a side impact sensor.

Install the side impact sensor.
1 Connect the electrical connector.
2 With the locator tabs aligned to the openings in the door, position the side impact sensor to the door.
3 Position the ground wire between the bolt head and the sensor.
4 Install the bolt.







3. Position back the weathershield.
4. Install the front interior door trim panel on the side with the affected side impact sensor.
5. Repower the system.