Crash Sensor For Driver Side/Passengers Side Rear Side Curtain Protection, Removing and Installing

Crash Sensor For Driver Side/Passengers Side Rear Side Curtain Protection, Removing And Installing

NOTE:
- Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle. same instructions apply for removal and installation for left-hand side.
- illustration shows chassis version of notchback, removal of crash sensor side rear level airbag is identical for sedan and wagon.
- Observe notes regarding coding in radio operators manual before disconnecting battery.
- After connecting battery, vehicle options (radio, clock, electric window regulator) must be checked according to repair manual and/or user manual.
- "crash sensor for rear side-airbag" sends signal to deploy head-level and side-airbags in certain accident situations.
- "crash sensor for rear side-airbag on driver /Passengers side" is listed as a replacement part under "control module for side curtain protection".

Removing
- Switch ignition off.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove wheel housing trim.

CAUTION:
- Observe safety precautions for working on airbags.
- Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of airbag. Therefore, mechanic must be electrostatically discharged before disconnecting ignition- and Ground (GND) wires. This is done e.g. by briefly grasping chassis or door striker.

- Disconnect harness connector - 2 -.







- Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.







Installing
- Install crash sensor - 1 - with bolts - 3 - (6 Nm) and - 4 - (6 Nm).
- Connect connector - 2 - into connector housing for crash sensor - 1 -.
- Switch on ignition.
- Close doors.

CAUTION: Make sure no one is in vehicle.







- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.