REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Insulate the disconnected negative battery terminal by wrapping the tape (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions ).
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side impact sensor. If damaged, replace it with new one(s).
  • Handle the side impact sensor with sufficient caution, and do not drop or subject the sensor to impact or vibration. If there is a dent, crack, or deformation, replace with a new sensor.
  • After the side/curtain air bag deployment, replace with a new sensor.
Pre-removal operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal.




Removal steps

>>C<<
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 Post-installation inspection


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 Centre pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim)
<<A>>
 >>B<<
 1.
 Side impact sensor

>>A<<
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 Pre-installation inspection

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CONNECTOR REMOVAL

Slide the outer housing of the side impact sensor connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Even when installing a new side impact sensor, perform an inspection before the installation (Refer to ).

>>B<< SIDE IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION
caution
  • Connect the connector securely.
  • If the side impact sensor is not securely and correctly installed, the correct operation of side/curtain air bag is prevented.

>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

2.Check that the SRS warning lamp is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
3.If the lamp does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).