Front door impact sensor
Components Removal / installation
SRS AIRBAG
FRONT DOOR IMPACT SENSOR
EXPLODED VIEW
REMOVAL
WARNING:
The following service operations include the works which may affect the SRS airbag system. Before starting work, always be sure to confirm the precautions related to the SRS airbag system. (Refer to 
)
)NOTE:
The procedures described below are for the RH side. Perform the same procedures for the LH side.
1. Precautions
CAUTION:
After turning the ignition switch to OFF, you may have to wait for a while before disconnecting the battery terminals. Check appropriate precautions for battery terminal disconnection before proceeding. (Refer to )
)2. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal
(1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground terminal, and then wait for 60 seconds before starting the work. (Refer to )
)WARNING:
The air bag and pretensioner system are fitted with a backup power supply. If you start the work within 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the air bag may be activated.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the molding, be sure to fully open the door glasses on both driver’s and passenger’s sides.
3. Removal of the door assist grip ASSY RH (Refer to )
)4. Removal of the front door trim board SUB-ASSY RH (Refer to )
)5. Removal of the front door service hole cover RH (Refer to )
)6. Removal of the front door impact sensor ASSY RH
(1) Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
(2) Check that the battery ground terminal is disconnected.
WARNING:
·After disconnecting the battery ground terminal, do not start the work before waiting for 60 seconds.
·If the work is performed before disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the airbag may be activated just by the impact applied to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH itself. Make sure to confirm the auxiliary battery ground terminal is disconnected before starting the work.
·If the work is performed before disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the airbag may be activated just by the impact applied to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH itself. Make sure to confirm the auxiliary battery ground terminal is disconnected before starting the work.
(3) Remove the nut.
Captions in illustration
| *1 |
Push the lock button |
| *2 |
While pressing the lock button, pull the outer housing |
| *3 |
Push the lock button |
| *4 |
While pressing the lock button, pull the outer housing |
CAUTION:
·The pin section (counter rotation part) of the front door impact sensor ASSY RH is easily damaged. When loosening the nut, hold the front door impact sensor ASSY RH by hand.
·Do not apply strong impact (such as dropping) to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH.
·If strong impact is applied to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH, replace it with a new one.
·Do not apply strong impact (such as dropping) to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH.
·If strong impact is applied to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH, replace it with a new one.
(4) Slide the outer housing to the direction of the arrow in the figure to disconnect the connector and remove the front door impact sensor ASSY RH.
CAUTION:
Do not hold and pull the wiring harness.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
The following service operations include the works which may affect the SRS airbag system. Before starting work, always be sure to confirm the precautions related to the SRS airbag system. (Refer to )
)CAUTION:
·If the airbag has been activated, replace the front door impact sensor with a new one.
·Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
Always replace with the specified new bolt and nut.
·Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
Always replace with the specified new bolt and nut.
NOTE:
The procedures described below are for the RH side. Perform the same procedures for the LH side.
1. Installation of the front door impact sensor ASSY RH
(1) Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
·Front door impact sensor is damaged.
·Connector is damaged.
·Connector is damaged.
(2) Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
(3) Check that the battery ground terminal is disconnected.
WARNING:
·After disconnecting the battery ground terminal, do not start the work before waiting for 60 seconds.
·If the work is performed before disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the airbag may be activated just by the impact applied to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH itself. Make sure to confirm the battery ground terminal is disconnected before starting the work.
·If the work is performed before disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the airbag may be activated just by the impact applied to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH itself. Make sure to confirm the battery ground terminal is disconnected before starting the work.
(4) Insert the connector to the direction of the arrow in the figure and connect it to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH.
CAUTION:
When engaging the connector, insert it straight taking care not to twist it.
NOTE:
When the connector is connected, it makes a clicking sound.
(5) Insert the pin section (counter rotation part) into the body hole, and install the front door impact sensor ASSY RH with a nut.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=7.5N·m
{
77kgf·cm}
{5.5ft·lbf}
CAUTION:
·Do not reuse the front door impact sensor ASSY RH, if strong impact (such as dropping) is applied to it during the work.
·Set the pin section (counter rotation part) to the body hole securely.
·The pin section (counter rotation part) is easily damaged. When tightening the bolt, hold the front door impact sensor ASSY RH by hand.
·Set the pin section (counter rotation part) to the body hole securely.
·The pin section (counter rotation part) is easily damaged. When tightening the bolt, hold the front door impact sensor ASSY RH by hand.
(6) Check the installed front door impact sensor ASSY RH for looseness.
2. Installation of the front door service hole cover RH (Refer to )
)3. Installation of the front door trim board SUB-ASSY RH (Refer to )
)4. Installation of the door assist grip ASSY RH (Refer to )
)5. Connection of the battery ground terminal
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=6.0N·m
{
61kgf·cm}
{4.4ft·lbf}
6. Inspection of the airbag warning light (Refer to )
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