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Side Impact Sensor (First) Replacement

Side Impact Sensor (First) Replacement

NOTE: Review the front seat replacement procedure before doing repairs or service.

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Disconnect the appropriate side airbag 2P connector.
3. Remove the front seat assembly.
4. Remove the front door sill trim and the B-pillar lower trim.
5. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector from the side impact sensor (first).
6. Remove the TORX bolt (A) using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the side impact sensor (first) (B).






Installation

1. Install the side impact sensor (first) (A) with a new TORX bolt (B), then connect the floor wire harness 2P connector (C) to the side impact sensor (first).






2. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
3. Install all removed parts.
4. After installing the side impact sensor (first), confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.