Side impact sensor — removal and installation

Withdrawal

WARNING: To avoid the risk of accidental deployment, the backup power supply to the airbag control module must be discharged. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the wire (ov) "masses" battery prior to any repair or adjustment to the auxiliary restraint system (SRS) or any element (ov), adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment of the airbag, do not use radio key code savers when operating the secondary restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never touch the tester probes to the electrical connectors of the airbag modules or any other element of the auxiliary restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

1. Disconnect the wire "masses" from the battery. See Section 414-01 for more information.

2. Remove the front seat. See Section 501-10 for more information.

3. Remove the front and rear door sill plates. See Section 501-05 for more information.

4. Detach the floor covering from the floor panel.



5. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.




6. Remove the side impact sensor.

Installation

1.

WARNING: Make sure the side impact sensor mounting tabs are correctly inserted into the floor panel. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never touch the tester probes to the electrical connectors of the airbag modules or any other element of the auxiliary restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

NOTE: The collision sensors for the left and right seats are the same.

To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.