Contents: Removal procedure ↧ Installation procedure ↧
Removal procedure
Attention! The Sensor and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to activate the airbags and tensioners for 1 minute after turning off the ignition and removing the fuse. If the airbags and tensioners are not disconnected, do not start maintenance until one minute after the SDM power is disconnected. If the airbags are disconnected, maintenance can be started immediately, without a one-minute waiting period. Failure to temporarily disable the airbag system (SIR) may result in unexpected activation of the airbags, personal injury, and unnecessary maintenance of the airbag system.
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the lower center pillar trim molding. See Section 9G, Interior Trim.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the side airbag sensor mounting bolt.
5. Remove the side airbag sensor.
Installation procedure
1. Install the side airbag sensor.
2. Tighten the side airbag sensor mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the side airbag sensor mounting bolt to 10 N·m (7 ft·lbs).
3. Connect the electrical connector.
4. Install the lower center pillar trim molding. See Section 9G, Interior Trim.
5. Connect the cable to the negative terminal of the battery.