Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

Side Impact Sensor

Removal

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be depowered.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Service and Repair
2. Remove the front seat.
3. Remove the front and rear scuff plates.
4. Detach the floor covering from the floor panel.






5. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.






6. Remove the side impact sensor.






Installation

1. NOTE: The impact sensor is not handed for left-hand and right-hand seats.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Service and Repair