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B-Pillar

REMOVAL
1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any system or component service.
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim for the side of the vehicle that you are replacing the side impact sensor.

First Row Side Impact Sensor - Remove/Install:




4. Remove the two retaining screws to the impact sensor.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the impact sensor and remove from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor in vehicle.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
3. Install the two retaining screws to the impact sensor. Torque screws to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).
4. Install the B-pillar lower trim for the side of the vehicle that you are replacing the side impact sensor.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE FIRST. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

5. Verify vehicle and system operation.
6. Close hood.