REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

warning

Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Furthermore, the disconnected battery terminal should be covered with tape to insulate it.
Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side impact sensors. If faulty, replace it.
Do not drop or subject the side impact sensors to impact or vibration. If denting, cracking, deformation, or rust are discovered in the side impact sensors, replace it with a new side impact sensors. Discard the old one.
After deployment of an air bag, replace the side impact sensors with a new one.
Never use an ohmmeter on or near the side impact sensors, and use only the special test equipment described on .

Pre-removal Operation

Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Disconnect the Negative Battery Terminal.

		Side impact sensor removal steps
	·	Lower centre pillar trim <COLT> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims ). Lower quarter trim <COLT CZ3> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims ).
	1.	Side impact sensor
		Side impact sensor installation steps
>>A<<	·	Pre-installation inspection
>>B<<	1.	Side impact sensor
	·	Lower centre pillar trim <COLT> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims ). Lower quarter trim <COLT CZ3> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims ).
	·	Negative battery cable connector
>>C<<	·	Post-installation inspection

note

The figure shows the side impact sensor (RH).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

Even new side impact sensor requires inspection before installation (Refer to the previous item "INSPECTION"

>>B<< SIDE IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION

warning

The side impact sensor, unless properly installed, does not operate properly, thereby resulting in serious injury or death of the vehicle’s occupants.

>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

1.Connect the negative battery cable.

2.Turn the ignition key to "ON" position.

3.Does the "SRS" warning lamp illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
4.If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to