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Front Gravity side impact sensor (G-SIS)

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
  2. Remove the door scuff trim.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

  3. Remove the center pillar trim.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

  4. Remove the front Gravity side impact sensor (A).
  5. Loosen the front Gravity side impact sensor nut (B), and remove the sensor (C).

    Tightening torque  :

    7.8 - 11.7 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.6 lb.ft)

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