Removal and Replacement

Side Impact Sensor

Removal

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the system. For additional information, Service and Repair
2. Remove the front seat.
3. Remove the front and rear scuff plates.
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 locating tangs are correctly located into the floor pan. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

NOTE: The impact sensor is not handed for left-hand and right-hand seats.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Repower the system. For additional information, Service and Repair