Front Impact Sensor Service and Repair
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Side
WARNING:
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TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
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TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR, AS IT CAN DAMAGE
THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY
THE SIDE CURTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS. IF AN IMPACT SENSOR IS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING
SERVICE, THE SENSOR MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER FRONT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
DEPLOYMENT.
NOTE: Side impact sensors are used only on models equipped with the optional side curtain airbags.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the scuff plate trim from the right or left front door opening sill (5).
3. Lift the floor carpet upward from the sill far enough to access the side impact sensor on the floor panel
4. below the right or left outboard front seat adjuster riser.
4. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the side impact sensor (3) to the floor panel.
5. Disconnect the body wire harness connector (1) from the sensor connector receptacle.
6. Remove the sensor from the floor panel.
INSTALLATION
