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Center Airbag Sensor Assembly

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

3. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
4. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
6. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
7. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
8. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)
9. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
10. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
11. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
13. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH
15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
16. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
18. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
19. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET
20. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
21. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
22. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT
23. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT
24. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)
25. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Turn back the carpet.




b. Disconnect the holder (with connectors).
c. Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Check that the ignition switch is off.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.




c. Install the center airbag sensor assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 17.5 N.m (179 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the center airbag sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
- When installing the center airbag sensor assembly, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.

d. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the center airbag sensor assembly.
e. Connect the holder (with connectors).
f. Check that the water-proof sheet is properly set.

2. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)
3. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT
4. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT
5. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET
7. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX POCKET
8. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
9. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
11. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
12. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH
13. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
14. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
15. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
16. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
17. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
18. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)
19. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
20. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
21. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
22. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
23. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
24. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
25. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Inspect the SRS warning light.