Side-Sensor Removal and Installation
Side-Sensor Removal and InstallationWARNING: Be very careful of the following 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.
3. Remove center pillar lower trim and side sill scuff.
4. Disconnect side-sensor connector as follows.
a. Unlock lock button (1).
b. With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
5. Remove side-sensor bolts (1), and side-sensor (2) from under body (3).
Installation
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) aligning its locating pin (2) with fitting hole (3) of under body, and tighten mounting bolt (4) to specifies torque.
Tightening torque
Side-sensor bolt (a): 11 N.m (1.1 Kg-m, 8.0 lbf-ft)
3. Connect side-sensor connector securely as follows.
a. Connect connector with unlocked lock button (1).
b. Lock connector with lock button (1).
4. Connect negative (-) cable at battery.
5. Enable air bag system.