Side Impact Sensor - Front Door

Side Impact Sensor - Front Door

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.









WARNING: If a vehicle has been in a crash, inspect the restraints control module (RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM and sensors must be installed whether or not the air bags have deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is on.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures.

2. Remove the front door trim panel.

3. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.

4. NOTE: Make sure the side impact sensor mating surface is clean and free of foreign material.
Remove the side impact sensor bolt and the side impact sensor.

- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).


5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

6. Repower the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures.