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 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    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 and install the side airbag sensor assembly to the vehicle body with the bolt.

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

      Note


      • If the side airbag sensor assembly 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 assembly, 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 assembly because the side airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

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

      Note

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


      1. Connect the connector as shown in the illustration (when locking, make sure that the outer connector locking sleeve returns to its original position and a click sound can be heard).

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        Text in Illustration
        *1 Outer Connector Locking Sleeve - -

        Tech Tips

        When connected, the outer connector locking sleeve will slide. Be sure not to hold the outer connector locking sleeve while connecting, as it may result in an insecure fit.

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

  2. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH


    1. Engage the 2 claws and 2 clips to install the center pillar lower garnish LH.

  3. CONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

  4. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. Engage the 7 claws to install the rear door scuff plate LH.

  5. CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

  6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE


    1. Engage the 10 claws to install the front door scuff plate LH.

  7. 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.

  8. INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD UPPER PLATE


    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the rear No. 3 floor board upper plate.

  9. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX RH


    1. Install the deck floor box RH Click here.

    2. Install the rear No. 2 floor board.

  10. INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD


    1. Install the rear No. 3 floor board.

  11. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

    Click here

  12. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Click here