Removal procedure
Attention! Sensor and diagnostic module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for 1 minute after the ignition is turned off and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not start service until one minute has passed after disconnecting power from the SDM. If the airbags are disconnected, service can be started immediately, without a one-minute waiting period. Failure to temporarily disable the airbag system (SIR) may result in unexpected airbag deployment, injury, and unnecessary airbag system repairs.
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the lower decorative molding of the B-pillar. See Section 9G, Interior lining.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the side airbag sensor mounting bolt.
5. Remove the side airbag sensor.
Installation procedure
1. Install the side airbag sensor.
2. Tighten the side airbag sensor mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the side airbag sensor mounting bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb-ft).
3. Connect electrical connector.
4. Install the B-pillar lower decorative molding. See Section 9G, Interior lining.
5. Connect the wire to the negative terminal of the battery.