Satellite Sensor

SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSOR

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

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

1. Remove seat belt pre-tensioner. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Seat Belt (Coupe)" or "Removal and Installation of Seat Belt (Roadster)".




2. Remove side air bag (Satellite) sensor fixing nuts.
3. Remove the side air bag (Satellite) sensor connector.

CAUTION:
- Do not use old nuts; replace with new ones.
- 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 attempt to disassemble side air bag (Satellite) sensor.
- Replace side air bag (Satellite) sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Check side air bag (Satellite) sensor for proper installation.
- After replacement of side air bag (Satellite) sensor, perform self-diagnosis to make sure that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-22, "SRS Operation Check". [1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics