SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Front Side) 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.

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

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      *a Incorrect *b Correct

    4. Insert the pin (stopper) into the door hole and install the door side airbag sensor to the front door panel 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 body hole.

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

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

      Note

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

      1. 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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        *1 White Housing Lock *2 Yellow CPA
        *a Connection is Completed - -

        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.

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Connect the front door lock remote control cable assembly and front door inside locking cable assembly.

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      *1 Front Door Inside Locking Cable Assembly
      *2 Front Door Lock Remote Control Cable Assembly

    2. Engage the front door trim board sub-assembly with the 4 claws and reference boss as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Reference Boss

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

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    4. Install the 3 screws.

    5. If protective tape has been applied, remove it.

  3. INSTALL COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

    1. Connect the connector.

    2. Engage the claw to install the courtesy light assembly.

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      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

  4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR ARMREST ASSEMBLY

    1. Engage the 2 guides, 3 clips and 7 claws, and install the front armrest assembly.

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

    1. Connect each connector.

    2. Engage the 4 guides, 2 clips and 5 claws, and install the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

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

    1. Connect each connector.

    2. Engage the 4 guides, 2 clips and 5 claws, and install the power window regulator switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

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  7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH

    1. Engage the 3 clips to install the front door lower frame bracket garnish.

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  8. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG

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

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  9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  10. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

    Click here

  11. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Click here