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 is 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 (Short wheelbase) removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Negative battery cable connection


·
 Lower quarter trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat belt .)


2.
 Front seat belt cover


3.
 Side impact sensor



Side impact sensor (Short wheelbase) installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 3.
 Side impact sensor


2.
 Front seat belt cover


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat belt .)


·
 Lower quarter trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


1.
 Negative battery cable connection

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection



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


·
 Lower centre pillar trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat belt .)


2.
 Front seat belt cover


4.
 Side impact sensor



Side impact sensor (Long wheelbase-front) installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 4.
 Side impact sensor


2.
 Front seat belt cover


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat belt .)


·
 Lower centre pillar trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


1.
 Negative battery cable connection

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection



Side impact sensor (long wheel base-rear) removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Negative battery cable connection


·
 Lower quarter trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear seat belt .)


5.
 Second seat belt cover


6.
 Side impact sensor



Side impact sensor (long wheel base-rear) installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 6.
 Side impact sensor


5.
 Second seat belt cover


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear seat belt .)


·
 Lower quarter trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


1.
 Negative battery cable connection

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

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 ).

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
1.When installing the new side impact sensor “INSPECTION” ().
note Even when installing a new side impact sensor, perform an inspection before the installation.

>>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 switch to "ON" position.

3.Does the SRS warning lamp illuminate for about 7 seconds, and go out?
4.If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to).