FAQ for Air Bag Sensor Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the retaining bolts to the side impact module?
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The recommended torque is 10 Nm (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the inspection procedure after a collision involving frontal airbag deployment?
A:
You need to inspect the steering wheel module coil and coil wiring pigtail for melting, scorching, or other damage due to excessive heat, and inspect the passenger presence system (PPS) for damage to the wiring or pressure system.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the front inflatable restraint side impact module?
A:
You need to disable the SIR system, remove the front seat, the seat back cover, the retaining bolts, the side impact module retainer, the wiring harness retaining clips, the wiring harness, and the side impact module, and deploy the module before disposal.
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01/11/2022 Q: What components should we inspect after any collision?
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You should inspect the steering column, I/P Knee Bolsters and Mounting Points, I/P brackets, braces, Seat Belts, Seats, and Seat Mounting points.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when removing the inflatable restraint side impact module in the front?
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You should note the routing of the inflatable restraint side impact module wiring harness and the retaining clips within the seat frame. You must route the wiring harness in the same way as the factory to eliminate the possibility of any cutting or chafing of the wiring harness.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint front-end sensor?
A:
You need to disable the SIR system, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the connector position assurance from the connector, the sensor bolt, and the sensor from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint seat position sensor?
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You need to remove the passenger or driver's seat from the vehicle, disconnect the electrical connector from the seat position sensor, drill out the rivets that retain the seat position sensor to the seat adjuster track bracket, and remove the seat position sensor from the seat adjuster track bracket.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed about the SIR sensor replacement policy?
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The SIR sensor replacement policy requires replacing sensors in the area of accident damage. You should replace the sensor whether or not the airbags have deployed, and should replace the sensor even if it appears to be undamaged. You should not try to determine whether the sensor is undamaged when Sensor damage is not visible, replace the sensor.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint side impact sensor?
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You need to disable the SIR system, remove the front door trim panel, loosen the 2 inflatable restraint side impact sensor fasteners, remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor from the door and the connector position assurance, and disconnect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when replacing the inflatable restraint front-end sensor?
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You should not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint front-end sensor. Before applying power to the frontend sensor make sure that it is securely fastened.
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