Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described previously.
Before disconnecting the side impact sensor connector(s), disconnect the side airbag connector(s).
Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to BD group)
Remove the center pillar trim. (Refer to BD group)
Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner connector.
Remove the seat belt pretensioner mounting bolts(2EA) then remove the Seat belt pretensioner.
Loosen the Side Impact Sensor mounting nut.
Remove the Side Impact Sensor which is installed inside the center pillar.
Disconnet the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before begining work.
Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to BD group)
Loosen the side airbag assembly mounting bolt.
Disconnect the side airbag module connector, then remove the side airbag assembly.
Disconnect the side impact sensor connetor.
Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor.
Be sure to install the harness wires not to be pinched or interfered with other parts.
Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
Install the new Side Impact Sensor with the nut after connecting the SRS harness connector to the Side Impact Sensor.
Tightening torque
: 0.9 ~ 1.2 kgf.m (8.5 ~ 11.5 Nm, 6.3 ~ 8.5 lb.ft)
Install the seat belt pretensioner with two mounting bolts.
Tightening torque
: 4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m (39.2 ~ 53.9 Nm, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb.ft)
Install the center pillar trim. (Refer to BD group)
Install the front seat assembly. (Refer to BD group)
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON, the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
Be sure to install the harness wires not to be pinched or interfered with other parts.
Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
Install the new Side Impact Sensor with the bolt then connect the SRS harness connector to the Side Impact Sensor.
Tightening torque
: 0.9 ~ 1.2 kgf.m (8.5 ~ 11.5 Nm, 6.3 ~ 8.5 lb.ft)
Install the side airbag assembly.
Tightening torque
: 1.7 ~ 2.6 kgf.m (16.7 ~ 25.5 Nm, 12.3 ~ 18.81 lb.ft)
Install the rear seat cushion. (Refer to BD group)
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON, the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.