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Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

Fig. 2 Passenger Side Short Connector Location:




1. Disconnect battery negative and positive terminals, then install short connector on airbags, Fig. 2.
2. When replacing left hand side sensor, remove foot rest and door sill moulding, then pull back carpet.
3. When replacing right hand side sensor, remove foot rest and door sill moulding, then pull back carpet. Remove fuel injection ECU.
4. On either sensor, remove sensor mounting bolts, then the sensor.
5. Reverse procedure to install, torquing sensor mounting bolts to 16 ft. lbs.