Side-Sensor
Side-Sensor Removal and InstallationWARNING: During service procedures, be very careful when handling a sensor.
- Never strike or jar a sensor.
- A sensor bolt must be carefully torqued to assure proper operation. Under loose connection, it could cause improper operation of the air bag system.
Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.
3. Remove center pillar lower trim and side sill scuff.
4. Disconnect side-sensor connector sliding connector outer (1) as shown.
5. Remove side-sensor bolts (1), and side-sensor (2) from under body (3).
Installation
Reference: Side-Sensor Inspection:Advanced Air Bag
CAUTION: Proper operation of side-sensor requires that sensor is rigidly attached to specified position.
1. Check that none of following faulty conditions exists.
- Bend, deformity or rust of under body.
- Foreign matter on mating surface of sensor.
2. 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 lbf.ft)
3. Connect side-sensor connector pushing connector inner (1) as shown.
4. Connect negative (-) cable at battery.
5. Enable air bag system. Refer to Enabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.