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Removal and Installation

Side Airbag Sensor Assembly:






REMOVAL

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the ignition switch in the ON position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
- Never reuse the side airbag sensor assembly if the airbag has previously deployed in a collision.

1. PRECAUTION
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR
6. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT RETRACTOR




8. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
a. Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor assembly LH.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and the side airbag sensor assembly LH.

INSTALLATION

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

NOTE:
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
- Never reuse the side airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
- If the side airbag sensor assembly center has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
- When installing the side airbag sensor assembly, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
- After installing, shake the side airbag sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.

1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the side airbag sensor assembly LH with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 17.5 N.m (179 kgf.cm, 13ft.lbf)

b. Connect the connector to the side airbag sensor assembly LH.

2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT RETRACTOR
3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR
5. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
8. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Some system need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.

9. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT