Removal and Installation

Side Airbag Sensor Assembly:

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

NOTE: 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.)

1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
a. Front door scuff plate
b. Rear door scuff plate
c. Center pillar lower garnish




2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT RETRACTOR
a. w/ Seat Belt Pretensioner:
Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
b. w/ Seat Belt Warning:
Disconnect the retractor switch connector.
c. Remove the 2 bolts and retractor.




3. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.

NOTE: Remove the connector with the sensor assembly installed.

b. Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws and side airbag sensor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)

INSTALLATION

NOTE:
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
- Never reuse the side airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
- Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.

1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Using a torx wrench, install the side airbag assembly with 4 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 20 (200 kg.cm, 14 ft.lb)
b. Connect the connector.

NOTE:
- 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.

2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT RETRACTOR
a. Install the retractor with 2 bolts.

HINT: After tightening the upper bolt, tighten the lower bolt.

Torque:
Upper bolt: 7.4 Nm (75 kg.cm, 65 in..lb)
Lower bolt: 41 Nm (420 kg.cm, 30 fl.lb)

b. w/ Seat Belt Warning:
Connect the retractor switch connector.




c. w/ Seat Belt Pretensioner:
Connect the pretensioner connector.

3. INSTALL THESE PARTS:
a. Center pillar lower garnish
b. Rear door scuff plate
c. Front door scuff plate