Side Impact Sensor - Front Door

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR - FRONT DOOR







Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

1. Depower the system.
2. Remove the front interior door trim panel on the side with the affected side impact sensor.







3. Separate the weathershield enough to access the side impact sensor.
4. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.

5. WARNING: The tightening torque of the side impact sensor retaining bolt is critical for correct system operation.

CAUTION:
- The ground wire must be placed between the bolt head and the sensor. Never position the ground wire between the J-clip retaining nut and the sensor.
- Always replace the J-clip retaining nut whenever installing a side impact sensor.

NOTE:
- Make sure the side impact sensor mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
- Note the position of the side impact sensor locating tabs for installation.

Remove the bolt and the side impact sensor.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Repower the system.