REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side impact sensors. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop or subject the side impact sensors to impact or vibration. If denting, cracking, deformation, or rust is discovered in the side impact sensors, replace it with a new front impact sensor. Discard the old one.
  • After deployment of an air bag, replace the side impact sensors with a new one.
  • Never use an ohmmeter on or near the side impact sensors, and use only the special test equipment described on .
Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.




Side impact sensor (Short wheelbase) removal steps


·
 Disconnect the negative battery terminal.


·
 Lower quarter trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat belt .)


1.
 Front seat belt cover


2.
 Side impact sensor



Side impact sensor (Short wheelbase) installation steps


·
 Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 2.
 Side impact sensor


1.
 Front seat belt cover


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat belt .)


·
 Lower quarter trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Connect the negative battery terminal.

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection



Side impact sensor (Long wheelbase-front) removal steps


·
 Disconnect the negative battery terminal.


·
 Lower centre pillar trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat belt .)


1.
 Front seat belt cover


3.
 Side impact sensor



Side impact sensor (Long wheelbase-front) installation steps


·
 Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 3.
 Side impact sensor


1.
 Front seat belt cover


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front seat belt .)


·
 Lower centre pillar trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Connect the negative battery terminal.

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection



Side impact sensor (long wheel base-rear) removal steps


·
 Disconnect the negative battery terminal.


·
 Lower quarter trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear seat belt .)


4.
 Second seat belt cover


5.
 Side impact sensor



Side impact sensor (long wheel base-rear) installation steps


·
 Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 5.
 Side impact sensor


4.
 Second seat belt cover


·
 Outer seat belt (Refer to GROUP 52A, Rear seat belt .)


·
 Lower quarter trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trim .)


·
 Connect the negative battery terminal.

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection
note The figure shows the side impact sensor (RH).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.When installing the new side impact sensor “INSPECTION” ().
note Even when installing a new side impact sensor, perform an inspection before the installation.

>>B<< SIDE IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION
warning The side impact sensor, unless properly installed, does not operate properly, thereby resulting in serious injury or death of the vehicle’s occupants.

>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.

2.Does the SRS warning lamp illuminate for about 7 seconds, and go out?
3.If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to ).