Removal and Installation
Side Airbag Sensor Assembly:
REMOVAL
NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON position, DTC will be recorded.
- 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 FRONT AND REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATES
2. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the side airbag sensor assembly connector.
NOTE: Disconnect 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 ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torx wrench, install the side airbag sensor assembly with the 3 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the side airbag sensor assembly connector.
NOTE:
- Connection of the connector is done after the sensor assembly has been 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 ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
4. INSTALL FRONT AND REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATES