Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor

Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor

Removing






- Open the convertible top until the displayed position of the top and the convertible top compartment cover is reached.

- Support the convertible top with a suitable wood stick.

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

- turn the ignition on.

- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on.

- Remove side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Side Trim.

- Disengage the hydraulic cylinder for the convertible top and move it to the side.






Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Pull the catch - 1 - down - arrow A - and press it - arrow B -, then disconnect the connector - 4 -.

- Remove the nuts - 3 - and the side airbag crash sensors - 2 -.

Installing

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

• Make sure the wires do not get caught.

Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on.

• If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory must be checked, deleted and checked again. Refer to Vehicle diagnostic tester.

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Airbag Crash Sensors Overview ] Airbag Crash Sensors Overview.