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Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement 2.0L

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256498  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the trim from the upper center pillar.
  3. Remove the side air bag sensor mounting bolts.
  4. Remove the side air bag sensor.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1256498  Size: SH
  1. Install the side air bag sensor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the side air bag sensor mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the side air bag sensor mounting bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the trim on the upper center pillar.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement 1.6/1.8L

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1308844  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the trim from the center pillar.
  3. Remove the side air bag sensor mounting bolts.
  4. Remove the side air bag sensor.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1308844  Size: SH
  1. Install the side air bag sensor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the side air bag sensor mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the side air bag sensor mounting bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  5. Install the trim to the center pillar.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.