Removal and Installation

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

Special Tool(s):

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.

NOTE:
- Passenger side shown, driver side similar.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

The side impact sensors are attached to the rocker panels, near the seats.

To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.

Remove the front seat on the side with the affected side impact sensor.







4. Remove the safety belt anchor.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Remove the anchor.

5. Remove the scuff plate and position the carpet back.







6. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

INSTALLATION

1. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag side impact sensor retaining bolts is critical for correct system operation.

NOTE:
- Make sure the battery negative cable is still, disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.
- The side impact sensor is located under the carpet on the inboard side of the rocker panel.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Connect the battery ground cable.
3. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
4. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
5. Reposition the carpet and install the scuff plate.

6. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.

Install the front seat on the side with the affected B-pillar side impact sensor.







7. Install the grommet onto the safety belt anchor bolt.







8. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt is not twisted before installation.

Position the safety belt anchor. Install the bolt.

9. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

10. Connect the battery ground cable.

11. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
12. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.