Contents: Dismantling ⇩ Assembly ⇩
Before disconnecting the battery, make sure that all requirements and conditions contained in the section on disconnecting the battery are met.
GENERAL INFORMATION, Precautions when working with electrical equipment.
WARNING: Before carrying out work on passive safety systems, it is necessary to carefully read the relevant technical documentation.
WARNING: Always remove both battery terminals before operating Passive Safety systems (SRS). First disconnect the "negative" terminal. Never mix up the wires when connecting to the battery pack.
Dismantling
1. Follow all safety rules when working with passive safety systems.
GENERAL INFORMATION, Safety precautions when working with the airbag system (SRS).
2. Remove the middle B-pillar trim from the body.
CAR INTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Trim - "B" pillar - upper.
3. Remove the front and rear carpet floor clamps.
CAR INTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Fixing pad - front part of the floor carpet.

4. Remove the Torx screw securing the seat belt reel to the B-pillar and move the reel to the side.
5. Remove the 2 fasteners securing the carpet floor clamp to the B-pillar and remove the clamp.

6. Remove and discard the 3 Torx screws securing the side impact sensor bracket to the B-pillar.
7. Release the cable from the clips and remove the connector from the side impact sensor connector.
8. Remove the side impact sensor and sensor bracket from the B-pillar.
Assembly
NOTE: If an SRS component needs to be replaced, record the bar code of the new component.
1. Install the side impact sensor and sensor bracket to the B-pillar, secure the sensor cable with clamps and connect the cable connector to the sensor connector.
2. Install new screws into the side impact sensor bracket holes and tighten them to 8 N·m.
3. Install the retractor coil onto the B-pillar, install the Torx screw and tighten it to 31 Nm.
4. Install the center carpet clamp and secure it to the center post with fasteners.
5. Install the front and rear carpet floor clamps.
CAR INTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Fixing pad - front part of the floor carpet.
6. Install the middle B-pillar trim in place.
CAR INTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Trim - pillar "B" - upper.
7. Connect the negative terminal to the battery.
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