Removal and Installation

Side And Curtain Airbag Sensor Assembly:

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.)
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON position, DTCs will be recorded.

1. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
3. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
4. REMOVE RETRACTOR OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT




5. REMOVE SIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.

NOTE: Disconnect the connector with the sensor assembly installed.

b. Remove the 3 bolts and side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly.

INSTALLATION

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




1. INSTALL SIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Install the side and curtain shield airbag assembly with 3 bolts.

Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

b. Connect the 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 RETRACTOR OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT

Torque:
Upper bolt: 7.5 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 67 in.lbf)
Lower bolt: 42 N.m (428 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)

3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE