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Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement



Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure




Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution (Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution).
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the lower trim from the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback) (Service and Repair)Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the side air bag sensor connector (2).
4. Remove the side air bag sensor mounting bolt.
5. Remove the side air bag sensor (1).


Installation Procedure




1. Install the side air bag sensor (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the side air bag sensor mounting bolt.

Tighten the side air bag sensor mounting bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Connect the side air bag sensor connector (2).
4. Install the lower trim to the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback) (Service and Repair)Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) (Service and Repair).
5. Connect the negative battery cable.