Specifications

88C-36
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Side impact sensor: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG or FRONT SIDE + CURTAIN AIRBAG
88C
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a
a Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
a Disconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery:
Removal - Refitting, page 80A-1) .
a Remove the lower B-pillar trim (see B-pillar trim:
Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
a Disconnect the connector.
a Undo the sensor bolt (1) .
a Remove the sensor.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a Always replace the side impact sensors.
Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
side impact sensor bolt 8 Nm
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Air-
bag and pretensioners: Precautions for the
repair, page 88C-6) .
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre-
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).
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