Safing Sensor: Service and Repair

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 BATTERY POSITIVE 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 Part No. N808545. Tighten to 13-17 Nm (10-13 lb-ft).
- When the battery is 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 15 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Remove RH cowl side trim panel.
3. Disconnect sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector.
4. Remove two screws retaining the safing sensor to cowl side panel. Remove sensor.






Installation
1. Position sensor to cowl side panel.
2. Secure sensor with two retaining screws. Tighten to 10-14 Nm (89-123 lb-in).
3. Connect sensor wiring connector to wiring assembly connector.
4. Install RH cowl side trim panel.
5. Connect battery positive cable.
6. Verify air bag indicator.