Side-Sensor Removal and Installation: Installation

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Reference: SIDE-SENSOR INSPECTION:ADVANCED AIR BAG

CAUTION: Proper operation of side-sensor requires that sensor is rigidly attached to specified position.

Check that none of following faulty conditions exists.
- Bend, deformity or rust of under body.
- Foreign matter on mating surface of sensor.
Install side-sensor (1) on under body (2) and tighten side-sensor bolt (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Side-sensor bolt a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Side-Sensor Bolt
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Connect side-sensor connector pushing connector inner (1) as shown.

Fig 2: Connecting Side-Sensor Connector Pushing Connector Inner
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Connect negative (-) cable at battery.
Enable air bag system. Refer to ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM:ADVANCED AIR BAG .