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SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

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 front impact sensor. 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.
|  |  | Removal steps
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|  | • | Centre pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Trims ).
|  | • | Seat belt pre-tensioner (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front seat belt ).
|  | 1. | Side impact sensor
|  |  | Installation steps
| >>A<< | • | Pre-installation inspection
| >>B<< | 1. | Side impact sensor
|  | • | Seat belt pre-tensioner (Refer to GROUP 52A - Front seat belt ).
|  | • | Centre pillar trim lower (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 Connect the negative battery cable. Turn the ignition key to "ON" position.
| Does the SRS warning lamp illuminate for about 7 seconds, and then remain extinguished for at least 5 seconds after turning OFF? If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to).

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