PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Removal

Warning

• Always wear safety glasses when repairing a vehicle with an air bag equipped, or servicing the air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury if the air bag accidentally operates (deploys).

• After operation (deployment), the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generating combustion. Since it irritates the skin, wash your hands with soap and water after servicing.

• Never probe the connectors with a tester on the air bag module. If it is probed directly, the operation (deployment) of the air bag could result in personal injury.

• The air bag sensor is important for proper air bag system operation (deployment). If a vehicle equipped with an air bag system is involved in the collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring harness connector for deformation. Replace damaged sensors or structural components whether or not the air bag has operated (deployed), and install new parts properly.

• To avoid accidental operation (deployment) of the air bag and possible personal injury, always deplete the back-up power supply before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag structural component, and before servicing, replacing, adjusting, or causing impact to components near the air bag sensors, such as doors, dashboard, console, door latches, strikers, seats and bonnet latches.

• Before servicing, refer to this workshop manual to determine the location of the crash zone sensor.

• The side air bag sensors are located at the base of the B pillar.

• Remove the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more to allow the back-up power supply to deplete its stored power. Make sure to disconnect the auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

• The SST (diagnostic simulator) is for air bag system servicing only. Before using the vehicle, you must always remove it. Failure to remove it could result in personal injury and loss of the vehicle safety standards.

Note

• Do not operate the air bag system when servicing the seat of vehicles with side air bags or pre-tensioner seat belts.

• The SST (diagnostic simulator) can be connected to the floor connectors under the seat that are only connected to the side air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped).

• Do not perform the on-board diagnostics or repairing of side air bag system or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped) with the seats installed to the vehicle. Before performing on-board diagnostics or repairing of the side air bag system or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped), always remove the seats from the vehicle, and connect the SST (diagnostic simulator) to the floor connector of the side air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped). Remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) before operating the vehicle on the road.

• Perform the seat system diagnostics other than the side air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped) (lumbar, climate control, heat, power seat track) with the seats installed in the vehicle as long as the SSTs (diagnostic simulator) are installed under the seats in the side air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt to the floor connector.

• After diagnosing/repairing the seat system, always remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) before operating the vehicle on the road.

• Replace only with new parts. If the new part does not correct the malfunction, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

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

2. Fully open the glove compartment.

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3. Disconnect the outer connector of passenger-side air bag module through the glove compartment opening.

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(1) Release the passenger-side air bag module connector lock clip.

(2) Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.

4. Install the SST (diagnostic simulator) to the passenger-side air bag connector on the vehicle wiring harness side.

5. Disconnect the driver-side air bag module connector.

6. Install the SST (diagnostic simulator) to the clock spring connector located upper side of the steering column.

7. Disconnect the driver-side pre-tensioner front buckle connector.

8. Install the SST (diagnostic simulator) to the driver-side pre-tensioner front buckle floor connector.

9. Disconnect the driver-side side air bag module connector.

10. Install the SST (diagnostic simulator) to the driver-side side air bag module floor connector.

11. Disconnect the passenger-side pre-tensioner front buckle connector.

12. Install the SST (diagnostic simulator) to the passenger-side pre-tensioner front buckle floor connector.

13. Disconnect the passenger-side side air bag module connector.

14. Install the SST (diagnostic simulator) to the passenger-side side air bag module floor connector.

15. Connect the negative battery cable.

16. Perform the air bag system diagnostic with the SST (diagnostic simulator) installed to the all deployment components.

17. Remove the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

18. Remove the B pillar trim. (See B-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

19. Remove the side air bag sensor.

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(1) Disconnect the connector.

(2) Remove the bolt.

(3) Remove the side air bag sensor.

Installation

Warning

• Always wear safety glasses when repairing a vehicle with an air bag equipped, or servicing the air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury if the air bag accidentally operates (deploys).

• Never probe the connectors with a tester on the air bag module. If it is probed directly, the operation (deployment) of the air bag could result in personal injury.

• The air bag sensor is important for proper air bag system operation (deployment). If a vehicle equipped with an air bag system is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring harness connector for deformation. Replace damaged sensors or structural components whether or not the air bag has operated (deployed), and install new parts properly.

• Before servicing, refer to this workshop manual to determine the location of the crash zone sensor.

• The side air bag sensors are located at the base of the B pillar.

Note

• Do not operate the air bag system when servicing the seat of vehicles with side air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt.

• The SST (diagnostic simulator) can be connected to the floor connectors under the seat that are only connected to the side air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped).

• Do not perform the on-board diagnostics or repairing of side air bag system or pre-tensioner seat belt (if equipped) with the seats installed to the vehicle. Before performing on-board diagnostics or repairing of the side air bag system or pre-tensioner front buckle (if equipped), always remove the seats from the vehicle, and connect the SST (diagnostic simulator) to the floor connector of the side air bag or pre-tensioner front buckle (if equipped). Remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) before operating the vehicle on the road.

• Perform the seat system diagnostics other than the side air bag or pre-tensioner front buckle (if equipped) (lumbar, climate control, heat, power seat track) with the seats installed in the vehicle as long as the SSTs (diagnostic simulator) are installed under the seats in the side air bag and pre-tensioner front buckle to floor connector.

• After diagnosing/repairing the seat system, always remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) before operating the vehicle on the road.

• Replace only with new parts. If the new part does not correct the malfunction, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Install the side air bag sensor.

Warning

• The tightening torque of the side air bag sensor bolt is important for the normal operation of the air bag system.

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(1) Position the side air bag sensor to the B pillar.

(2) Install the bolts.

(3) Connect the side air bag sensor connector.

2. Connect the negative battery cable.

3. Perform the air bag system diagnostics with the SST (diagnostic simulator) installed properly to all deployment components.

4. Remove the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

5. Install the B pillar trim. (See B-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) from the passenger-side pre-tensioner front buckle floor connector.

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7. Connect the passenger-side pre-tensioner front buckle connector.

8. Remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) from the passenger-side side air bag module floor connector.

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9. Connect the passenger-side side air bag module connector.

10. Remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) from the driver-side pre-tensioner front buckle floor connector.

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11. Connect the driver-side pre-tensioner front buckle connector.

12. Remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) from the driver-side air bag module floor connector.

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13. Connect the driver-side side air bag module connector.

14. Remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) from the clock spring connector on the upper side of the steering column.

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15. Connect the driver-side air bag module connector.

16. Remove the SST (diagnostic simulator) from the passenger-side air bag module connector on the vehicle wiring harness side.

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17. Connect the passenger-side air bag module connector.

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18. Close the glove compartment.

19. Connect the negative battery cable.

20. Verify that the SST (diagnostic simulator) is removed.

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21. Verify that the air bag system operates normally.