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Side Impact Sensor (First) Removal And Installation






Side Impact Sensor (First) Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

1. Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection





1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable (A) from the battery.

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.

3. Disconnect the positive cable (B) from the battery.

4. Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Front Door Sill Trim





1. Detach the hooks (A) and the tabs (B) from the kick panel (C) and the B-pillar lower trim (D), and pull up the front door inner sill trim (E) by hand to detach the clips (F), then remove the trim.

3. Rear Door Sill Trim





1. Pull the release strap to fold down the rear seat, then lift-up and latch the rear seat-back in the upright position.

2. Detach the hooks (A) and the tab (B) from the B-pillar lower trim (C) and the rear side trim panel (D), and pull up the rear door inner sill trim (E) by hand to detach the clips (F, G), then remove the trim.

4. Front/Rear Door Opening Seals As Needed

Front





Rear





1. Pull out the door opening seals (A) from the trim hooks (B) around the door opening flange as needed.

5. B-Pillar Lower Trim





1. Slide the front seat forward fully.

2. Pull back the bottom portion of the B-pillar lower trim (A) by hand to detach the clips (B).

3. Pull back the upper portion of the B-pillar lower trim to detach the upper hooks (C), then remove the B-pillar lower trim.

6. Side Impact Sensor (First)





1. Disconnect the side impact sensor (first) connector on the floor wire harness.

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

Installation

NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

1. Side Impact Sensor (First)





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

2. Connect the side impact sensor (first) connector on the floor wire harness.

2. Battery Terminal (SRS) - Reconnection





NOTE: If the battery performance is abnormal, test the battery.

1. Clean the battery terminals.

2. Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery.

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3. Connect the negative cable (B) to the battery.

4. Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

3. HDS DLC - Connection





1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

4. DTC - Clear

1. Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.

5. Confirm Proper SRS Operation

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

6. B-Pillar Lower Trim





1. Install the B-pillar lower trim (A). Make sure the clips (B) and the hooks (C) snap into place securely.

7. Front/Rear Door Opening Seals As Needed

Front





Rear





1. Install the door opening seals (A). Make sure the seal is installed securely into the hooks (B).

8. Rear Door Sill Trim





1. Pull the release strap to fold down the rear seat, then lift-up and latch the rear seat-back in the upright position.

2. Install the rear door inner sill trim (A). Make sure the clips (B, C), the hooks (D), and the tab (E) snap into place securely.

9. Front Door Sill Trim





1. Install the front door inner sill trim (A). Make sure the clips (B), the hooks (C), and the tabs (D) snap into place securely.