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Side - B-Pillar







SIDE - B-PILLAR

WARNING:
To avoid serious or fatal injury, never strike or drop the side impact sensor, as it can damage the impact sensor or affect its calibration. The side impact sensor enables the system to deploy the side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components. If an impact sensor is accidentally dropped during service, the sensor must be scrapped and replaced with a new unit. Failure to observe this warning could result in accidental, incomplete, or improper side SRS component deployment.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable from the battery. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.

WARNING:
Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components. Failure to do this may result in serious or fatal injury.

2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel. B-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector (4) from the sensor (2).

4. Remove the screw (3) retaining the B-pillar (1) side impact sensor (2).

5. Remove the sensor (2) from the vehicle.