Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.





NOTICE:
- Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various computers unless absolutely necessary. (If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by static electricity.)
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.
- Never reuse the center airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
- Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.

1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO.2 BRACE
(a) Remove the bolts and the nut.
(b) Move the brace aside, remove the screw holding the connector bracket and remove the brace.

2. REMOVE AND INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect and connect the connectors.

NOTICE: Removal and installation of the connectors is done with the sensor assembly installed.





(b) Using a torx wrench, loosen and tighten the 4 screws. Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)

Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

NOTICE:
- Make sure the sensor assembly is installed to the specified torque.
- If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case. bracket or connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new one.
- When installing the sensor assembly, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.