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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 off the power supply mode of the electric motor switch.
Side impact sensor (front) removal steps
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable
•Center pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).
•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 ).
•Center pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).
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 POINTS
 
 
<<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
Slide the outer housing of the side impact sensor connector in the arrow direction shown, 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 on the power supply mode of the electric motor switch.
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 ).