SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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      Insert the pin (stopper) into the door hole and install the door side airbag sensor to the vehicle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      9.0 N*m  { 92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • If the door side airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.

      • When installing the door side airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.

      • Make sure that the pin (stopper) is securely inserted into the door hole.

      • Tighten the bolt while holding the door side airbag sensor because the door side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

    4. Connect the connector to the door side airbag sensor.

      Note

      When connecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.


      1. Before connecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

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      2. Be sure to engage the connectors until they are locked (When locking, make sure that a click sound can be heard).

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        Tech Tips

        When engaged, the white housing lock will slide. Be sure not to hold the white housing lock and part (A), as it may result in an insecure fit.

    5. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the door side airbag sensor.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Engage the 10 clips and install the front door trim board sub-assembly.

    2. Install the 2 screws.

  3. INSTALL COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the connector.

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      Engage the claw to install the courtesy light assembly.

  4. INSTALL POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)


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      Connect the connector.

    2. Engage the 2 clips and 4 claws, and install the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  5. INSTALL POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)


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      Connect the connector.

    2. Engage the 2 clips and 4 claws, and install the power window regulator switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG


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      Engage the 3 claws and install the front door inside handle bezel plug.

  7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  8. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

  9. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT


    1. Inspect the SRS warning light Click here.