Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
Always replace with the specified new bolts and nuts.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new part.
- The side airbag sensor, sensor bracket, or connector are damaged.
- Side airbag module has been activated.
Install the side airbag sensor.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the seat belt retractor.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description".: Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SEAT BELT .
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Assemble the trim panel - center pillar LWR to the trim panel - center pillar UPR securely.

Fig 1: Installing Center Pillar UPR Trim Panel
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Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .