Side Impact Sensor (Center Pillar)

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat) for the airbag system is located under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new part.
- Side impact sensor (center pillar) or connector is damaged.
- Side airbag module has been activated.
Using new bolts and nuts, install Side impact sensor (center pillar).
CAUTION: When installing the sensor, insert the set pin on the backside of the sensor into the hole on the body side securely.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the seat belt retractor.
Tightening torque:

Front seat belt: Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>FRONT SEAT BELT .
Install the cover side sill front Rr, the cover side sill rear UPR, and the trim panel assembly B pillar LWR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>LOWER INNER TRIM>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .