Impact Sensor: Service Precautions

Disconnecting the side air bag sensor connector or removing the side air bag sensor with the ignition switch at ON position can cause the side air bag sensor to operate and the side air bag module to deploy, which may seriously injure you. Before disconnecting the side air bag sensor connector or removing the side air bag sensor, always turn the ignition switch to LOCK position, then disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power.

If the side air bag sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled, the side air bag module may operate (deploy) suddenly and cause injury, or it may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident. Do not subject the side air bag sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor.

Because a sensor is built into the side air bag sensor, when the side air bag module operates (deploys), there may be a problem, such as an internal malfunction, even if there is not any external damage or deformation. If the side air bag sensor is reused, the side air bag module may fail to operate normally and cause a serious injury. Always replace the side air bag sensor with a new part. The side air bag sensor cannot be bench-checked or self-checked.