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Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the appropriate side airbag 2P connector.
3. Remove the seat assembly.
4. Remove the door sill trim.
5. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector from the side impact sensor.




6. Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the Torx bolt (A), then remove the side impact sensor (B).

Installation




1. Install the new side impact sensor with the Torx bolt (A), then connect the floor wire harness 2P connector (B) to the side impact sensor.
2. Reconnect the battery negative cable
3. After installing the side impact sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
4. Install all removed parts.