Side Impact Sensor Replacement

REMOVAL

CAUTION
- Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precaution procedures described before.
- Before disconnecting the side impact sensor 2P connector(s), disconnect the side airbag 2P connector(s).
- Do not turn the ignition switch On and do not connect the battery cable while exchanging the side impact sensor.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least three minutes before work.
2. Remove the seat assembly.
3. Remove the front door sill trim.
4. Remove the center pillar trim.
5. Remove the lower anchor bolt.




6. Remove the belt pretensioner.




7. Remove the bolt then remove the side impact sensor.

Torque: 8 - 10 Nm (80 100 kg-cm, 6 7.41 lb.ft)

8. Disconnect the SRS harness 2P connector from the side impact sensor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION
- Be sure to Install the harness wires so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
- Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while exchanging the side Impact sensor.

1. Install the new side impact sensor with bolts then connect the SRS harness 2P connector to the side impact sensor.
2. Reinstall belt pretensioner.
3. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
4. After installing the side impact sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON: the SRS indicator light should blink for above six seconds and then go off.