Side Impact Sensor

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

Removal

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.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct 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 correctly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.

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.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- The LH side is shown, the RH side is similar.
- For this procedure, the side impact sensors are located at the base of each B-pillar.

1. Depower the system.







2. Remove the driver side front door scuff plate.







3. Remove the driver side rear door scuff plate.







4. Remove the driver side B-pillar weatherstripping.







5. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the driver side B-pillar lower trim panel.







6. NOTE: The side impact sensor bolts must be removed in the sequence shown.

Remove the side impact sensor with bracket.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remove the bolt.
3 Remove the bolt.
4 Remove the side impact sensor with bracket.

Installation







1. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag side impact sensor retaining bolts is critical for correct system operation.

NOTE: The side impact sensor bolts must be installed in the sequence shown.

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







2. Align the driver side B-pillar lower trim panel and push in, seating the retaining clips.







3. Install the driver side B-pillar weatherstripping.







4. Install the driver side rear door scuff plate.







5. Install the driver side front door scuff plate.
6. Repower the system.