REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side impact sensors. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop or subject the side impact sensors to impact or vibration. If denting, cracking, deformation, or rust are discovered in the side impact sensors, replace it with a new front impact sensor. Discard the old one.
  • After deployment of an air bag, replace the side impact sensors with a new one.
  • Never use an ohmmeter on or near the side impact sensors, and use only the special test equipment described on .
Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.




Side impact sensor (front) removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Negative battery cable connection


·
 Centre pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Seat belt pre-tensioner (Refer to .)


2.
 Side impact sensor (front)



Side impact sensor (front) installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 2.
 Side impact sensor (front)


·
 Seat belt pre-tensioner (Refer to .)


·
 Centre pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


1.
 Negative battery cable connection

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection



Side impact sensor (rear) removal steps <Except vehicles for Hong Kong and Singapore>
<<A>>
1.
 Negative battery cable connection


·
 Third seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Third seat .)


·
 Quarter trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


2.
 Side impact sensor (rear)



Side impact sensor (rear) installation steps <Except vehicles Hong Kong and Singapore>

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 2.
 Side impact sensor (rear)


·
 Quarter trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Third seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Third seat .)


1.
 Negative battery cable connection

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection
note The figure shows the side impact sensor (LH).

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>>NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION
danger Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to ).
warning Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag(s) deployment.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Even new side impact sensor requires inspection before installation (Refer to the previous item "INSPECTION" ).

>>B<< SIDE IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION
warning The side impact sensor, unless properly installed, does not operate properly, thereby resulting in serious injury or death of the vehicle’s occupants.

>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Connect the negative battery cable.
2.Turn the ignition key to "ON" position.

3.Does the SRS warning lamp illuminate for about 7 seconds, and then remain extinguished for at least 5 seconds after turning OFF?
4.If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to <Except vehicles for Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand>, <Vehicles for Hong Kong and Singapore> or <Vehicles for Australia and New Zealand>).