Center Airbag Sensor Assembly (For Hatchback)

Center Airbag Sensor Assembly (for Hatchback):

CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback)

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions before servicing.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
3. REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
4. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REAR COVER
5. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
6. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY




7. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.

a. Pull the lever down and detach the connector holder.




b. Remove the 3 bolts and remove the airbag sensor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions before servicing.




1. INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Confirm that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
b. Confirm that the negative battery terminal is detached.

CAUTION:
- Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.
- Do not start the operation for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the negative battery terminal.

c. Remove the 3 bolts and remove the airbag sensor.

Torque: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

NOTE:
- Do not use an airbag sensor that has been dropped.
- Do not subject the airbag sensor to any impact or force.
- Confirm that the carpet does not interfere with the installation plane.

d. Confirm that there is no looseness by shaking the front airbag sensor.




e. Connect the connector holder to lock the lever.

NOTE: Confirm that the lever is locked.




f. Confirm that the drip-proof sheet has not been removed and does not cut into the connectors.

2. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET
4. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX REAR COVER
5. INSTALL SHIFTING HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
6. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT