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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
 
 
warning
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side impact sensor. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop or subject the side impact sensor to impact or vibration. Replace the side impact sensor, if dents, cracking, deformation, or rust are present.
  • Replace the side impact sensor after the side and curtain air bag has deployed.
Pre-removal operation
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Side impact sensor (front) removal steps
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable
•Seat belt with pre-tensioner (Refer to ).
<<B>>2.Side impact sensor (front)
Side impact sensor (front) installation steps
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
>>B<<2.Side impact sensor (front)
•Seat belt with pre-tensioner (Refer to ).
1.Negative (-) battery cable
>>C<<•Post-installation inspection
Side impact sensor (rear) removal steps
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable
•Quarter trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).
<<B>>3.Side impact sensor (rear)
Side impact sensor (rear) installation steps
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
>>B<<3.Side impact sensor (rear)
•Quarter trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).
1.Negative (-) battery cable
>>C<<•Post-installation inspection
 
 
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
 
 
<<A>> NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION
dangerWait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
warningBattery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag(s) deployment.
 
 
 
<<B>> SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CONNECTOR REMOVAL
Push the connector lock of the side impact sensor connector at the part of the arrow to release the lock, and disconnect the connector.
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Even when installing a new side impact sensor, perform an inspection before the installation (Refer to ).
 
 
 
>>B<< SIDE IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION
warningIf the side impact sensor is not installed securely and correctly, the side-air bag may not operate normally.
Securely connect the connector.
 
 
 
>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Check that the SRS warning light is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
3. If the light does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).