Side Sensor
Side Sensor Removal and InstallationWARNING:
During service procedures, be very careful when handling a sensor.
- Never strike or jar a sensor.
- Under some circumstance, it could cause improper operation of the air bag system. A sensor bolt must be carefully torqued to assure proper operation.
Removal
1. Disconnect negative ( ) cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.
3. Remove center pillar lower trim and side sill scuff.
4. Turn up floor carpet at front seat side.
5. Remove side sensor bolt (1), and side sensor (2) from under body (3).
6. Disconnect side sensor connector sliding connector outer (1) as shown.
Installation
CAUTION: Proper operation of side sensor requires sensor be rigidly attached to specified position.
1. Check that none of following faulty conditions exists.
- Bend, deformity or rust of under body.
- Foreign matter on mating surface of sensor.
2. Install side sensor (1) on under body (2) and tighten side sensor bolt (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Side sensor bolt a: 9 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
3. Connect side sensor connector pushing connector inner (1) as shown.
4. Connect negative cable at battery.
5. Enable air bag system. Refer to Enabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.