Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

Side Impact Sensor Replacement

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the appropriate side airbag 2P connector.
3. Remove the seat assembly.
4. Remove the front side garnish and the B-pillar lower trim.
5. Disconnect the SRS floor harness 2P connector from the side impact sensor.




6. Remove the Torx bolt (A) using a Torx T30 bit, then remove the side impact sensor (B).

Installation




1. Install the new side impact sensor with a new Torx bolt (A), then connect the SRS floor harness 2P connector (1) to the side impact sensor (B).
2. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
3. After installing the side impact sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
4. Install all removed parts.