Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

WARNING: The diagnostic energy reserve module or sensing and diagnostic module (DERM/SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to two minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the SIR system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

1. Disarm system as described in Air Bag System Disarming & Arming.
2. Remove radio control, then disconnect arming sensor from clip on righthand knee bolster inner bracket.
3. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA), then disconnect arming sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove arming sensor retaining bolts, then the arming sensor from the vehicle.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. After completing installation, rearm system as described in Air Bag System Disarming & Arming.
b. Turn ignition key to the On position and verify the AIR BAG or SIR warning lamp flashes seven to nine times, then turns off. If warning lamp does not operate as specified, refer to System Diagnosis.