Repair Procedures
Removal
Pressure Side Impact Sensor
CAUTION:
- Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described previously.
- Before disconnecting the side impact sensor connector(s), disconnect the side airbag connector(s).
- Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the Front door trim.
3. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector and remove the pressure side impact sensor mounting screws.
Rear Side Impact Sensor
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the rear seat.
3. Remove the rear seat side back.
4. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector.
5. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor.
Installation
Pressure Side Impact Sensor
CAUTION:
- Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
1. Install the new pressure side impact sensor with the screws then connect the SRS harness connector to the pressure side impact sensor.
Tightening torque:
1.1 - 1.3 N.m (0.11 - 0.13 kgf.m, 0.8 - 0.9 lb-ft)
2. Install the Front door trim.
3. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
4. After installing the side impact sensor, confirm proper system operation:
A. Turn the ignition switch ON, the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
Rear Side Impact Sensor
CAUTION:
- Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
1. Install the new Side Impact Sensor with the bolt then connect the SRS harness connector to the Side Impact Sensor.
Tightening torque
: 6.8 - 8.8 Nm (0.7 - 0.9 kgf.m, 5.1 - 6.5 lb.ft)
2. Install the rear seat side back.
3. Install the rear seat.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
5. After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation:
A. Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.