SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the side air bag sensor. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.

3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Note

• When a new side air bag sensor has been installed, perform the air bag module deployment authorization procedure. (See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES.)

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.

7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.

• If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic function.


1	Bolt
2	Connector (See Connector Removal Note.) (See Connector Installation Note.)
3	Side air bag sensor

Connector Removal Note

• Slide the connector cover toward the harness and then disconnect the connector from the side air bag sensor.

Connector Installation Note

1. Attach the connector to the side air bag sensor.

2. Connect the connector by attaching it to the side air bag sensor while lifting up the lock on the connector with a flathead screwdriver.