Side Impact Sensor

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE ELECTRONIC AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE OR ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYING THE AIR BAG(S) AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
^ DO NOT USE RADIO KEYCODE SAVERS WHEN WORKING ON THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY CAUSE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND OR PERSONAL INJURY.
^ FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE WARNINGS THAT FOLLOW MAY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYING THE AIR BAG(S) AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING THE AIR BAG MODULE.
^ CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.
^ PLACE A LIVE AIR BAG ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE WITH THE TRIM COVER UP.
^ AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE MAY CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERATE COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.

1. All warnings should be adhered to.

WARNING:
^ REPAIR IS MADE BY INSTALLING A NEW PART ONLY. IF A NEW PART IS INSTALLED AND THE NEW PART DOES NOT CORRECT THE CONDITION, INSTALL THE ORIGINAL PART AND CARRY OUT THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE AGAIN.
^ NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE(S) OR COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
^ AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED COVERS OR DEPLOYMENT DOORS MUST NOT BE REPAINTED, INSTALL A NEW COMPONENT.

2. Remove the front seat.







3. Remove the scuff plate.







4. Detach the cowl side panel.
1. Lift the hood latch release handle.
2. Release the two retaining clips.







5. Fold back the carpet floor covering.







6. Fold back the sound deadening floor covering.







7. Detach the side air bag crash sensor.







8. Remove the side air bag crash sensor.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.

INSTALLATION







WARNING: MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE IN THE FLOOR PAN AREA ADJACENT TO THE CRASH SENSOR. INCORRECT MOUNTING OF THIS COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR IT FUNCTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY CAUSE PREMATURE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE: Sensor retaining bolts are of the thread cutting variety, which should be replaced with the correct service replacement.DO NOT reuse the original bolts