Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1 Removal/Installation

WARNING:

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 SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more .
Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the nut.

Fig 1: Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1, Nut And Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1 Connector With Torque Specification
Remove the side air bag sensor No.1.
Disconnect the connector from the side air bag sensor No.1 by pressing the connector tab and pulling out the lock lever in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector From Side Air Bag Sensor No.1
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition to ON.
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- 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 FOREWORD [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See FOREWORD [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)