SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

    3. Insert the pin (stopper) into the body hole to install the side airbag sensor assembly LH to the vehicle with the bolt.

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

      Note


      • If the 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 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 body hole.

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

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

      Note

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


      1. While holding the outer housing, be sure to engage the connector until they are locked and check that the outer housing is in its original position (when locking, make sure that a click sound can be heard).

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        Text in Illustration
        *1 Outer Housing - -

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

  2. INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  3. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  6. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

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  7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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  8. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH

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  9. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT

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