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Restraint

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (SIS)

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26steps
~156min
5/5difficulty
0102030405043N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

1. Front Side Impact Pressure Sensor (P-SIS)
2. Rear Side Impact Sensor (R-SIS)		 3. Front Side Impact Gravity Sensor (G-SIS)

Description and Operation

Description

  • Side impact sensors (SIS), installed in the center pillar and the left and right front door modules, detect side impact in the event of a collision.
  • The SRSCM uses signals from the SIS in the event of a side collision to determine whether and when to deploy the side airbag.

Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

Side Impact Pressure Sensor Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")
  3. Disconnect the side impact pressure sensor connector.
  4. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor bracket (A).
  5. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  6. Remove the door scuff plate. (Refer to Body group - Interior Trim.)
  7. Remove the center pillar trim. (Refer to Body group - Interior Trim.)
  8. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector (A).
  9. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor bracket.
  10. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  11. Remove the luggage compartment side trim. (Refer to Body - Luggage Compartment Side Trim)
  12. Disconnect the rear side impact gravity sensor connector (B).
  13. Remove the side impact sensor mounting nut and remove the side impact sensor.
Front Side Impact Gravity Sensor / Rear Side Impact Gravity Sensor

REMEDY

Side Impact Pressure Sensor

  1. Install a new side impact pressure sensor with the screws (A), then connect the connector.

    Tightening torque: 2.9 ~ 4 N·m

  2. Install the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim Panel")
  3. Connect the battery negative cable.
  4. After installing the side impact pressure sensor, confirm that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON; the SRS warning lamp should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then go off.
Front Side Impact Gravity Sensor
  1. Install a new side impact sensor using the bolt, then connect the side impact sensor connector.

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 8.8 N·m

  2. Install the center pillar trim. (Refer to Body group - Interior Trim.)
  3. Install the door scuff plate. (Refer to Body group - Interior Trim.)
  4. Connect the battery negative cable.
  5. After installing the side impact sensor, check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON; the SRS warning lamp should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then go off.
Rear Side Impact Gravity Sensor
  1. Install a new side impact sensor using the bolt, then connect the side impact sensor connector.

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 8.8 N·m

  2. Install the luggage compartment side trim. (Refer to Body - Luggage Compartment Side Trim)
  3. Connect the battery negative cable.
  4. After installing the side impact sensor, check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON; the SRS warning lamp should illuminate for approximately six seconds and then go off.

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