Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor

SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSOR

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.

1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.

Exploded View SRS48:

2. Remove front door sill finisher and lift carpet.
3. Remove side air bag (satellite) sensor nuts and release the clip.
4. Disconnect the side air bag (satellite) sensor connector.

CAUTION:
- Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
- Check side air bag (satellite) sensor to ensure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it shows any visible signs of damage, replace it with new one.
- Do not disassemble side air bag (satellite) sensor.
- Replace side air bag (satellite) sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-21, "SRS Operation Check". [1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics