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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 key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Side impact sensor (front) removal steps
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable connection
•Seat belt with pre-tensioner (Refer to ).
•Center pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).
2.Side impact sensor (front)
<<B>>3.Side impact sensor (front) connector
Side impact sensor (front) installation steps
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
3.Side impact sensor (front) connector
>>B<<2.Side impact sensor (front)
•Center pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).
•Seat belt with pre-tensioner (Refer to ).
1.Negative (-) battery cable connection
>>C<<•Post-installation inspection
Side impact sensor (rear) removal steps
<<A>>1.Negative (-) battery cable connection
•Quarter trim, lower (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim .)
2.Side impact sensor (rear)
<<B>>3.Side impact sensor (rear) connector connection
Side impact sensor (Rear) installation steps
>>A<<•Pre-installation inspection
3.Side impact sensor (rear) connector connection
>>B<<2.Side impact sensor (rear)
•Quarter trim, lower (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim ).
1.Negative (-) battery cable connection
>>C<<•Post-installation inspection

noteThe illustration above shows the side impact sensor (LH). The position of the side impact sensor (RH) is symmetrical to this.
 
 
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 deployment.
 

 
 
<<B>> SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CONNECTOR REMOVAL
Push the connector lock of side impact sensor connector to the direction of the arrow, then unlock and disconnect the connector.
 
 
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Check the side impact sensor for dents, breakage and bending and measure the resistance between the terminals, even when installing a new side impact sensor.
 
 
>>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. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
  3. Does the "SRS" warning light illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
  4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If not, refer to .