Side Impact Sensor - Second Row

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR - SECOND 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 rear door scuff plate.







3. Separate the rear quarter trim panel.
1 Remove the safety belt anchor.
2 Pull out at the front of the rear quarter trim panel, releasing the retaining clips, allowing access to the side impact sensor.







4. Remove the side impact sensor.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Disconnect and remove the side impact sensor.

Installation







1. Make sure the second row side impact sensor tabs are aligned to the bracket.







2. Install the second row side impact sensor with bracket.
1 Align and insert the second row side impact sensor bracket locator pin to the opening in the quarter panel sheet metal.
2 Install the bolt.
3 Connect the electrical connector.







3. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

Install the rear quarter trim panel.
1 Align the rear quarter trim panel and push in, seating the retaining clips.
2 Install the safety belt anchor.

4. Install the rear door scuff plate.
5. Repower the system.
6. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.