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Side Impact Sensor (First) Replacement




Side Impact Sensor (First) Replacement

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.

4. Disconnect the floor wire harness 4P connector (A) from the side impact sensor (first) (B).





5. Remove the TORX bolt (C) using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the side impact sensor (first).

Installation

1. Install the side impact sensor (first) (A) with the new TORX bolt (B), using a TORX T30 bit.





2. Connect the floor wire harness 4P connector (C) to the side impact sensor (first).

3. Install the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

4. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.

5. Clear any DTCs.

6. Confirm proper SRS operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

7. Reinstall all removed parts.