6 L4-2.5L (2010)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1 Removal/Installation
SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
WARNING:
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Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air
bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor. See: Air Bag Systems/Service Precautions/Air Bag System
Service Warnings See: Air Bag Systems/Service Precautions/Air Bag System Service Cautions
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the front scuff plate. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Scuff Plate/Service and Repair/Front Scuff Plate
Removal/Installation
4. Remove the rear scuff plate. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Scuff Plate/Service and Repair/Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/B-Pillar Lower Trim
Removal/Installation
6. Remove the nut.
7. Remove the side air bag sensor No.1.
8. Disconnect the connector from the side air bag sensor by pressing the connector tab and pulling out the lock lever in the direction of the arrow.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Switch the ignition to ON.
11. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
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If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection
of the system. See: Air Bag Systems/Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Flowchart
