SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR 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 LOCK position.

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

3.  Remove the following parts:

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

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

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

(4)  Front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the nut.

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5.  Remove the side air bag sensor.

6.  Disconnect the connector from the side air bag sensor by pressing the connector tab and pulling out the lock lever in the direction of the arrow.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.  Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

9.  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.)