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Impact Sensor: Service and Repair






Collision sensor, replacing

B-post sensor

Preparations




Disconnect the battery lead.
See Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting

Removal





Remove:
- the B-post panel. See Panel, B-post, replacing Panel, B-Post, Replacing
- the connector (press the catches and pull downwards carefully)

Note! Do not pull the wiring.

- 2 screws (6 Nm).
Replace the sensor.

Installation
Install in reverse order. See Removal

C/D-post sensor

Preparations




Disconnect the battery lead.
See Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting

Removal





Remove:
- The side cushion. See Side cushion
- The connector (press the catches and pull downwards carefully)

Note! Do not pull the wiring.

- 2 screws (6 Nm).
Replace the sensor.

Installation
Install in reverse order. See Removal