Side Impact Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.
To remove the emergency fastening device (C), keep pressing on the lock pin (A) in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the seat belt after pushing the lock pin (B).

Fig 1: Seat Belt Lock Pins
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Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Body - "CENTER PILLAR TRIM ")
Disconnect the side impact sensor connector (A).

Fig 2: Side Impact Sensor And Connector
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Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and then remove the side impact sensor (B).

CAUTION:

Do not turn the ignition switch ON nor connect the battery cable while replacing the front impact sensor.

Install the new side impact sensor (B) with the bolt then connect the side impact sensor connector (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.7 ~ 7.3 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Side Impact Sensor And Connector
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Install the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Body - "CENTER PILLAR TRIM ")
Insert the seat belt to the emergency fastening device (A).

Fig 2: Seat Belt To Emergency Fastening Device
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NOTE: Make sure that the lock pin is connected properly.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.