Side Impact Sensor - Second Row, C-Pillar

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR - SECOND ROW, C-PILLAR







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.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- RH shown, LH similar.
- The LH and RH C-pillar mounted side impact sensors are not interchangeable.

1. Depower the system.
2. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
3. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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

Remove the safety belt anchor.
- To install, position the safety belt anchor and install the bolt.

5. Position aside the quarter trim panel.
- Pull out on the rear quarter trim panel at the C-pillar to release the retaining clips and access the C-pillar side impact sensor.

6. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove the 2 side impact sensor bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).







8. Remove the side impact sensor.
- To install, align the locator tab of the second row side impact sensor mounting bracket to the opening in the C-pillar sheet metal.

9. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag side impact sensor retaining bolts is critical for correct system operation.

NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

10. Repower the system.