Sensor Replacement & Connector Cleaning

1. Move both front seats completely forward and recline seatback forward.

2. Remove rear seat cushion.

3. Remove center (B) pillar lower garnish.

4. Unclip rear door sill plates securing carpet (do not remove).

5. Remove rear floor mates.

6. Pull up floor carpet to allow access to 3 center sensor attachment bolts.

7. Disconnect connectors and remove center sensor.

NOTICE:
Center sensor connectors must be cleaned prior to installation of a new center sensor. DO NOT brush or use anything abrasive on gold terminals.

8. Fill shallow container with a small amount of Ethanol or Acetone.

9. Dip connector in fluid to completely cover contacts and REMOVE ALL TRACES OF LIQUID RESIDUE.

10. Blow dry connector with air.

11. Install NEW center sensor (with protective vinyl sheet factory installed and torque attachment bolts to 21 Nm (16 lb. ft.).

12. Reconnect center sensor connector.

13. Install floor carpet.

14. Secure rear door sill plate.

15. Install rear seat cushion.

16. Install rear floor mats.

17. Install center pillar lower garnish.

18. Return front seats back to up right position.

19. Install rear center console mounting bracket and torque bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb. in.).

20. Connect negative battery cable to battery.

21. Perform warning light check.

22. Perform system check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).

23. Install rear center console and fasten with 3 screws in the try, and two screws at the front.

24. Install try liner.

25. Reset all Electronic devises as noted in Step 1.

26. Install Campaign Identification Label.