For 1990-2009 cars

## Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement Coupe

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning 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. Remove the bench seat.

• | Release the 2 front brackets (1).

• | Support the 2 bench seats from the rear bracket.

• | Push the seat simultaneously backwards and upward.

5. Remove the rear seat backrest (l).

• | 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).

6. Remove the rear seat backrest.
7. Remove the sill inner paneling (1).

Release the 5 clips.

8. Remove the rear quarter trim panel front inner.

• | 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).

9. Side airbag sensor, replace.

• | Remove the 2 bolts.

• | Release and disconnect the wiring harness plug.

• | Remove the side airbag sensor.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the side airbag sensor.

• | Insert the side airbag sensor.

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

• | Connect and latch the wiring harness plug.

2. Install the rear quarter panel front inner paneling.

• | 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).

3. Install the sill inner paneling.

Install the 5 clips.

4. Insert the rear seat backrest.
5. Install the rear seat backrest.

• | 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).

6. Install the bench seat.

• | Position the 2 seats in the rear bracket.

• | Push the seat simultaneously backwards up and down.

• | Bolt the 2 front brackets.

7. Connect the battery.
8. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References.
9. Perform the readiness inspection.

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

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning 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. Remove the rear sill inner panelling.

• | Remove the 5 clips.

• | Remove the inner panelling sill upwards.

5. Remove the side airbag sensor.

• | Remove the 2 bolts.

• | Disconnect the wiring harness plug.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the sensor.

• | Connect the wiring harness plug.

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

2. Reposition the driver seat to the previous position.
3. Install the rear sill panelling.

Install the 5 clips.

4. Connect the battery.

Note: After ignition ON, the airbag system readiness indicator illuminates for 4 seconds and then goes out.

5. Preform the readiness inspection.
6. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References.