VERACRUZ(EN) >2008 > G 3.8 DOHC > Restraint > Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) > Side Impact Sensor (SIS)>Repair procedures  
REMOVAL
FRONT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described previously.
Before disconnecting the side impact sensor connector(s), disconnect the side airbag connector(s).
Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2.
Remove the lower anchor bolt.
3.
Remove the door scuff trim. (Refer to BD group)
4.
Remove the center pillar trim. (Refer to BD group)
5.
Disconnect the Side Impact Sensor connector and remove the Side Impact Sensor mounting bolt.

REAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2.
Remove the rear seat. (Refer to BD group)
3.
Remove the Luggage side trim. (Refer to BD group)
4.
Disconnect the side impact sensor connector.
5.
Loosen the side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove the side impact sensor.

INSTALLATION
FRONT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
1.
Install the new Side Impact Sensor with the bolt then connect the SRS harness connector to the Side Impact Sensor.

Tightening torque
: 1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m (9.5 ~ 13.5 Nm, 7.0 ~ 10.0 lb.ft)

2.
Install the center pillar trim. (Refer to BD group)
3.
Install the door scuff trim. (Refer to BD group)
4.
Install the lower anchor bolts.
5.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6.
After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON, the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
REAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR
Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the side impact sensor.
1.
Install the new Side Impact Sensor with the bolt then connect the SRS harness connector to the Side Impact Sensor.

Tightening torque
: 1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m (9.5 ~ 13.5 Nm, 7.0 ~ 10.0 lb.ft)

2.
Install the Luggage side trim. (Refer to BD group)
3.
Install the rear seat. (Refer to BD group)
4.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
5.
After installing the Side Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON, the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.