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Side Impact Sensor (Second) Replacement

Side Impact Sensor (Second) Replacement

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the appropriate side curtain airbag 2P connector.
3. Remove the rear seat assembly.
4. Remove the rear door sill trim.




5. Disconnect the side curtain airbag subharness connector (A) from the side impact sensor second).
6. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the TORX bolts (B), then remove the side impact sensor second) (C).

Installation




1. Install the new side impact sensor (second) (A) with the TORX bolts (B), then connect the side curtain airbag subharness 2P connector (C) to the side impact sensor second).
2. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
3. Install all removed parts.
4. After installing the side impact sensor second), confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.