Side Impact Sensor - Second Row, 5-Door Hatchback

Side Impact Sensor - Second Row, 5-Door Hatchback

Removal and Installation

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.









WARNING: If a vehicle has been in a crash, inspect the restraints control module (RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM and sensors must be installed whether or not the air bags have deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures information.

2. Position the door opening weather-strip aside.

3. Pull to release the clips and position the upper quarter trim panel aside.

4. Position the seat backrest down.

5. Position the lower C-pillar trim panel away enough to access the side impact sensor.
- Pull to release the clips and locate the side impact sensor just below the quarter glass.

6. WARNING: Always tighten the fasteners of the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensor (if equipped) to the specified torque. Failure to do so may result in incorrect restraint system operation, which increases the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Make sure the C-pillar and side impact sensor mating surface is clean and free of foreign material.

Remove the bolt, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the side impact sensor.

- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

8. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures information.