SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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  Warning
  • Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3. Remove the following parts:

  (1) Front scuff plate inner (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (2) Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (3) Front seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (Driver side) (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (4) B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1 | Nut
2 | Connector
3 | Side air bag sensor No. 1

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and hold for 10 s or more.

7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

  • If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART.)