Side Sensor

Side Air Bag Sensor Assy LH:

REPLACEMENT

HINT: Replacement procedure of the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHER STRIP LH
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHER STRIP LH
7. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
8. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH
9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH




10. REMOVE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and side airbag sensor assembly LH.
b. Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor assembly LH.

11. INSTALL SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
a. Check that the ignition switch is off.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

NOTE: Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.

c. Install the side airbag sensor assembly LH with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 17.5 N.m (178 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the side airbag sensor assembly LH has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the side airbag sensor assembly LH with a new one.
- When installing the side airbag sensor assembly LH, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.

d. Connect the connector of the side airbag sensor assembly LH.
e. Check that no play is identified.

12. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
13. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT