Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Removal And Installation

NOTICE:
- Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various computers unless absolutely necessary. (If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by static electricity.)
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.
- Never reuse the center airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
- Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.









Remove And Install Center Airbag Sensor Assembly


1. Remove these parts.

- Front door inside scuff plate
- Front door opening cover
- Cowl side trim
- Coin box
- Coin box bezel
- Lower center cover
- Lower No.2 cover
- Lower finish panel
- Console upper panel
- Rear console box
- Front console box

(a) Using a Torx wrench, loosen and lighten the 3 screws. Torx wrench: T40
(b) Disconnect and connect connector.

NOTICE: Removal and installation of the connector is done with the sensor assembly installed.

(c) Using a Torx wrench, tighten the 3 screws. Torx wrench: T40

Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm. 14 ft.lbf)

NOTICE:
- Make sure the sensor assembly is installed to the specified torque.
- If the sensor assembly has been dropped. or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new one.
- When installing the sensor assembly, take care that the airbag wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.