Side Impact Sensor

Side Impact Sensor

Removal

WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

NOTE: The side impact sensors are located under the carpet beneath the front seats.

1. Remove the affected seat Service and Repair and depower the system. Service and Repair

2. Pull up to release the retaining clips and remove the front door scuff plate.






3. NOTE: If the safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain closed, install a new cover.

From behind the safety belt guide, release the tab and remove the safety belt guide cover.






4. Remove the safety belt guide.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the safety belt guide.






5. Remove the safety belt anchor.
1. Raise the safety belt anchor boot.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Remove the safety belt anchor.






6. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.






7. Pull up and out to release the retaining clips and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.

Route the safety belt out of the lower B-pillar trim panel.






8. Peel the carpet back to access the side impact sensor.
9. Remove the side impact sensor.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove the side impact sensor with bracket.






Installation

1. Install the side impact sensor.
1. Position the side impact sensor with bracket.
2. Install the bolts.
3. Connect the side impact sensor electrical connector.






2. Position the carpet back on the floor of the vehicle.
3. Position the driver seat into the vehicle.
4. Tilt the driver seat toward the rear of the vehicle and from under the seat connect the ten-pin electrical connector.






5. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.

6. NOTE: If equipped, make sure to position the safety belt anchor on top of the seat track before installing the nut.

Install the driver seat rear nuts.






7. Install the driver seat rear trim covers.






8. Repower the system. For additional information, Service and Repair

9. Position the driver seat rearward.
10. Install the driver seat front bolts.






11. Install the driver seat front trim covers.






12. Align the lower B-pillar trim panel and push in on it seating the retaining clips.

Route the safety belt through the lower B-pillar trim panel.






13. Align the upper B-pillar trim panel and push in on it seating the retaining clips.






14. Install the safety belt anchor.
1. Position the safety belt anchor.
2. Install the bolt.
3. Reposition the safety belt anchor boot.






15. Install the safety belt guide.
1. Position the safety belt guide.
2. Install the bolt.






16. NOTE: If the safety belt guide cover is damaged or it does not remain closed, install a new cover.

Install the safety belt guide cover.






17. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.