Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR 
   1. Check that the power switch is OFF.
   2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal
      CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
   3. Install the side airbag sensor with the bolt.
      Fig 1: Locating Side Airbag Sensor Bolt

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      Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • If the side airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
      • When installing the side airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
   4. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor
   5. Connect the connector.
2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER LH 
   1. Attach the claw and install the front seat belt retractor cover to the body.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Belt Retractor Cover Claw

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3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Install the front seat outer belt (see INSTALLATION ).
4. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 
   1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).