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Restraints

Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Repair Procedures

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10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
010203040507.96N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

Side Impact Sensor
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  2. Remove the door scuff trim. (Refer to Body - "Door Scuff Trim")
  3. Remove the center pillar lower garnish. (Refer to Body — "Center Pillar Garnish")
  4. Disconnect the side impact sensor connector (A).
  5. Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor (B).

Installation

Side Impact Sensor
  1. Install a new side impact sensor with the bolt, then connect the side impact sensor connector.

    Tightening torque: 6.8 ~ 7.9 N·m

  2. Install the center pillar lower garnish. (Refer to Body — "Center Pillar Garnish")
  3. Install the door scuff trim. (Refer to Body - "Door Scuff Trim")
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. After installing the side impact sensor, check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for about six seconds and then go off.

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