Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag deployment.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Check the side impact sensor for dents, breakage and bending and measure the resistance between the terminals, even when installing a new side impact
sensor.
]]B[[ SIDE IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION
WARNING: If the side impact sensor is not installed securely and correctly, the side air bag may not operate normally.
Securely connect the connector.
]]C[[ POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Does the "SRS" warning light illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and then remain off for at least five seconds after turning "OFF"?
4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If no, refer to SRS WARNING LIGHT CHECK.
WARNING: If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected, replace with a new sensor.
NOTE: For checking of the side impact sensor other than described above, refer to the section concerning SRS diagnosis
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Check the side impact sensor and bracket for dents, cracks or deformation.
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Check the connector for damage, and terminal for deformation.
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Check that there is no bending or corrosion in the quarter panel, lower.
