Replacement

Side Air Bag Sensor Assy LH:

REPLACEMENT

HINT: Replacement procedure of the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

1. OBSERVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
7. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH
8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH




9. REMOVE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the nut and side airbag sensor assembly LH.
b. Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor assembly LH.

10. INSTALL SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
a. Check that the ignition switch is off.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

NOTE: After removing the terminal wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.

c. Install the side airbag sensor assembly LH with the nut.

Torque: 9.0 Nm (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the side airbag sensor assembly LH has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the side airbag sensor assembly LH with a new one.
- When installing the side airbag sensor assembly LH, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.

d. Connect the connector of the side airbag sensor assembly LH.
e. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor assembly LH.

11. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
12. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.