Side Impact Sensor

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR






Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- Passenger side shown, driver side similar.

1. Depower the system. Service and Repair
2. Remove the door scuff plate.
- Pull up to release the retaining clips and remove the front door scuff plate.

3. NOTE: If the safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain attached, install a new cover.

Remove the safety belt guide cover.

4. Remove the nut and the safety belt guide.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).







5. Inspect both sides of the safety belt guide bushing and install new if necessary.
6. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
7. Pull up and out to release the retaining clips and position out the lower B-pillar trim panel.
8. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.

9. WARNING: The tightening torque of the side impact sensor retaining bolt is critical for correct system operation.

NOTE:
- Make sure the side impact sensor mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
- Note the position of the side impact sensor locating tabs for installation.

Remove the bolt and the side impact sensor.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.

11. Repower the system. Service and Repair