Safing Sensor: Service and Repair

Rear Safing Sensor Replacement

Removal

1. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the rear seat cushion.

3. Pull out the carpet as needed.

4. Remove the two bolts (A) and the rear safing sensor cover (B).





5. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector (C) from the rear safing sensor (D). Remove the TORX bolt (E) using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the rear safing sensor.

Installation

1. Install the rear safing sensor with a new TORX bolt (A), using a TORX T30 bit. Connect the floor wire harness 2P connector (B) to the rear safing sensor(C).





2. Install the rear safing sensor cover (D) with two bolts (E).

3. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure.

4. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.

5. 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.

6. Install all removed parts.