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Removal & Installation

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove applicable B-pillar trim panel. Remove seat belt pretensioner. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER . Remove side impact sensor nuts. See Fig 1. Disconnect side impact sensor electrical connector. Remove side impact sensor.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten side impact sensor nuts and seat belt pretensioner anchor bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system.
Fig 1: Identifying Side Impact Sensor
G99G28973Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.