Removal and Installation

Side Airbag Sensor Assembly:

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

NOTE: Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various electrical devices 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. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
b. 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 3 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 3 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 21 Nm (210 kg.cm, 15 ft.lb)
b. Connect the side airbag sensor connector.

NOTE:
- Installation of the connector is done with the sensor assembly installed.Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with 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.
Torque: 20 Nm (200 kg.cm, 14 ft.lb)
Upper bolt: 7.4 Nm (75 kg.cm, 65 in.lb)
Lower bolt: 41 Nm (420 kg.cm, 30 ft.lb)
b. Connect the retractor switch connector.




c. Connect the pretensioner connector.

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