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Side Airbag Sensor

REMOVAL

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION

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

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
7. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
8. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR




a. Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor from the body.
b. Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor.

INSTALLATION

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
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 side airbag sensor with the bolt.

Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the side airbag sensor 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 side airbag sensor, 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 side airbag sensor.
e. Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
3. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
5. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Inspect the SRS warning light.