Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery positive cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR ONE MINUTE PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

NOTE: To service stripped retaining screws, replace old screws with N802455. Tighten to 11-13 Nm (8-10 ft lbs).

2. Remove RH rear corner trim panel.






3. Disconnect sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector.
4. Remove rear corner trim panel. Remove sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor to rear corner trim panel.
2. Secure sensor with two retaining screws. Tighten to 8-10 Nm (71-89 in lbs).
3. Connect sensor wiring connector to wiring assembly connector.
4. Install RH rear corner trim panel.
5. Connect battery positive cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

6. Verify air bag indicator.