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Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery.
  2. Capacitor discharge waiting time 1 minute.
  3. Position the front seat as far forward as possible.

  4. Object Number: 1941335  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bench seat.
  6. • Release the 2 front brackets (1).
    • Support the 2 bench seats from the rear bracket.
    • Push the seat simultaneously backwards and upward.

    Object Number: 1942391  Size: LH
  7. Remove the rear seat backrest (l).
  8. • Remove the 4 bolts (2) at the front.
    • Remove the 3 belt buckles (1).
    • Fold down the rear seat backrest (II).
    • Remove the 4 rear bolts (2).
  9. Remove the rear seat backrest.
  10. Remove the sill inner paneling (1).
  11. Release the 5 clips.


    Object Number: 1943210  Size: LF
  12. Remove the rear quarter trim panel front inner.
  13. • Remove the lower belt fastening (3).
    • Remove the lower belt shackle (4).
    • Remove the belt with striker.
    • Remove the belt striker guide bushing (5) from the rear quarter panel front.
    • Remove the rear quarter panel cover cap (2).
    • Remove the bolt.
    • Remove the bolt (6) from the rear seat backrest.
    • Remove the bolt (1) from the upper center pillar.
    • Remove the front rear quarter panel.
    • Release the 8 clips (7).

    Object Number: 1937637  Size: SH
  14. Side airbag sensor, replace.
  15. • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Release and disconnect the wiring harness plug.
    • Remove the side airbag sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the side airbag sensor.
  2. • Insert the side airbag sensor.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 2 bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

    • Connect and latch the wiring harness plug.
  3. Install the rear quarter panel front inner paneling.
  4. • Install the 8 front quarter panel clips.

    Tighten

       • 

    Tighten the bolt on the upper center pillar to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

       • 

    Tighten the bolt to the rear seat backrest to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

       • 

    Tighten the bolt on lower center pillar to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

    • Install the rear quarter panel cover cap front.
    • Install the belt striker guide bushing to the rear quarter panel front.
    • Install the belt with the striker.
    • Install the lower belt striker.

    Tighten
    Tighten the lower belt fastening bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the sill inner paneling.
  6. Install the 5 clips.

  7. Insert the rear seat backrest.
  8. Install the rear seat backrest.
  9. • Guide in and position the rear seat backrest with the guide pins right and left in the rear quarter panel.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 4 rear bolts to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

    • Fold down the rear seat backrest.
    • Insert 3 belt buckles.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 4 front bolts to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

  10. Install the bench seat.
  11. • Position the 2 seats in the rear bracket.
    • Push the seat simultaneously backwards up and down.
    • Bolt the 2 front brackets.
  12. Connect the battery.
  13. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References.
  14. Perform the readiness inspection.
  15. After ignition ON, the airbag system readiness indicator illuminates for 4 seconds and then goes out.

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement Sedan

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery.
  2. Capacitor discharge waiting time is 1 minute.
  3. Position the front seat as far forward as possible.

  4. Object Number: 1941208  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear sill inner panelling.
  6. • Remove the 5 clips.
    • Remove the inner panelling sill upwards.

    Object Number: 1937637  Size: SH
  7. Remove the side airbag sensor.
  8. • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the sensor.
  2. • Connect the wiring harness plug.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 2 bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  3. Reposition the driver seat to the previous position.
  4. Install the rear sill panelling.
  5. Install the 5 clips.

  6. Connect the battery.
  7. Important: After ignition ON, the airbag system readiness indicator illuminates for 4 seconds and then goes out.

  8. Preform the readiness inspection.
  9. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References.