Honda 2002 Accord Manual page 1678

S R S
Side Impact Sensor Replacement - '00 Coupe
Removal
1NQTICE1
• Removal of the side impact sensor must be
performed according to the precautions/
procedures described before.
• Before disconnecting the side impact sensor 2P
connector(s), disconnect the side airbag 2P
connector(s).
• Do not turn the ignition switch ON (II) and do not
connect the battery cable while exchanging the
side impact sensor.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the seat assembly (see page 20-98).
3. Remove the front door sill trim (see page 20-74).
4. Remove the rear side trim panel (see page 20-74).
5. Remove the lower anchor bolt (see page 23-5).
6. Turn up the carpet (A), then remove the two
clips (B) and the plate (C).
7. Disconnect the side wire harness 2P connector
from the side impact sensor.
8. Remove the two Torx bolts (A) using a Torx T30 bit,
than remove the side impact sensor (B).
Installation
INOTICE
• Be sure to install the harness wires so that they
are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
• Do not turn the ignition switch ON (II) and do not
connect the battery cable while exchanging the
side impact sensor.
1. Install the new side impact sensor with new Torx
bolts (A) then connect the side wire harness 2P
connector (B) to the side impact sensor (C).
2. Reinstall the plate.
9 . 8 N m ( 1 . 0 k g f m , 7.2 I b f f t )
3. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
4. After installing the side impact sensor, confirm
proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch
ON (II): the S R S indicator light should come on for
about 6 seconds and then go off.
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