Removal and Replacement

Removing And Installing Sensor For Side Airbag






Remove sensor for side airbag

NOTE:
- Sensors for triggering the side airbag unit are fastened on the inner lower side member on the left and righthand sides in the vehicle.
- After an accident, the sensor of the triggered side airbag unit must be examined for damage and replaced if necessary.
- The sensor must be replaced after the side airbag has been triggered for the third time
- Safety conditions must be observed when handling airbags. Refer to Safety regulations for vehicles with airbag and belt tensioner

Remove front seat. Refer to Removing and installing front seat
Remove the side lining at rear. Refer to Removing and installing side-panel lining
Remove sill. Refer to Removing and installing inner sill (driver's side)

1. Disengage floor covering at the support and lay it in the vehicle interior.
2. Unlock locating peg -1- of the support using the commercially available removal tool. -> Tools






3. Unscrew fastening screws -2- and nuts -3- and carefully pull the support up and out of the retaining points.






4. Loosen the electrical plug connection on the airbag sensor.






5. Remove both fastening screws and remove the sensor.






Install sensor for side airbag

1. Position sensor and secure with the fastening screws. Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.).






2. Connect electrical plug connection.






3. Position the support and engage in lower side member.






4. Push in the locating peg -1- of the support and check that it is sitting correctly.






5. Tighten the fastening nuts -3- and the fastening screws -2-. Tightening torque -2- 7.2 Nm (5.5 ftlbs.).
6. Lay the floor covering over the support and engage.

Using the Porsche System Tester, read out any faults present in the POSIP menu and erase. Refer to Diagnosis/troubleshooting, airbag

Insert sill. Refer to Removing and installing inner sill (driver's side)
Mount the side lining at rear. Refer to Removing and installing side-panel lining
Install front seat. Refer to Removing and installing front seat

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