FAQ for Air Bag Sensor Repair
Q: What should you inspect after a collision involving side airbag deployment?
A:
You should 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 recommended torque when installing the retaining bolts to the side impact module?
A:
You can tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should you do if the module was replaced under warranty?
A:
You should fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the sensor horizontally to the radiator support?
A:
You can tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (79 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What can cause improper operation of the SIR sensing system?
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Sensor damage that is not visible, such as slight bending of the mounting bracket or cuts in the wire insulation, can cause improper operation of the SIR sensing system.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint side impact sensor?
A:
The procedure is 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, remove the connector position assurance (CPA) and disconnect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the fasteners to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor?
A:
You can tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint seat position sensor?
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The procedure is 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 is the removal procedure for the inflatable restraint front-end sensor?
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The procedure is to disable the SIR system, disconnect the electrical connector, remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the connector, remove the sensor bolt and remove the sensor from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you install the inflatable restraint seat position sensor?
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You can install the seat position sensor to the seat adjuster bracket, install the rivets that retain the seat position sensor to the seat adjuster track bracket, connect the electrical connector and install the passenger or driver's seat to the vehicle.
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