Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

76.74.11 Crash Sensor - Side

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and cautions in the battery disconnection section are observed.

WARNING:
^ It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.
^ Always disconnect both battery leads before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the negative lead first. Never reverse connect the battery.

Remove
1. Make the SRS system safe.
2. Remove 'B' post finisher.
3. Remove front and rear carpet retainer.





4. Remove Torx bolt securing seat belt reel to 'B' post and position the seat belt reel aside.
5. Remove 2 scrivets securing centre carpet retainer to 'B' post and remove the carpet retainer.





6. Remove and discard 3 Torx bolts securing side impact crash sensor retaining bracket to 'B' post.
7. Release harness from retaining clips and disconnect multiplug from side impact crash sensor.
8. Remove side impact crash sensor and retaining bracket from 'B' post.

Refit

NOTE: If the SRS component is to be replaced, the bar code of the new unit must be recorded.

1. Position side impact crash sensor and retaining bracket to 'B' post, secure harness and connect multiplug to side impact crash sensor.
2. Fit new bolts to side impact crash sensor retaining bracket and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
3. Position seat belt reel to 'B' post, fit Torx bolt and tighten to 31 Nm (23 lbf.ft).
4. Fit centre carpet retainer to 'B' post and secure with scrivets.
5. Fit front and rear carpet retainers.
6. Fit 'B' post finisher.
7. Connect the battery earth lead.
8. New sensors require programming:
^ Turn ignition to position 'II'
^ SRS warning light will flash for a period of approximately 30 seconds
^ Turn ignition off
^ Sensor programming is now complete