Side Impact-Sensor Removal and Installation: Installation

CAUTION: Proper operation of side impact-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 impact-sensor (1) to side sill inner panel (2) and tighten side impact-sensor bolt (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Side impact-sensor bolt (a): 9 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lbf-ft)
Connect side impact-sensor connector (4) by pushing connector till click is heard from it.

Fig 1: Connecting Side Impact-Sensor Connector
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Return the carpet, and install center pillar lower trim.
Enable air bag system. Refer to ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Connect negative (-) cable at battery.