SRS

SRS Unit Replacement

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Removal
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  2. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger's airbag connectors (see page 23-32).
  3. Disconnect the side airbag connectors (see page 23-32).
  4. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner connectors (see page 23-32).
  5. Remove the dashboard centre lower cover (see page 20-219).
  6. Pull down the carpet, then remove the torx bolt (A) from the SRS unit.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the two torx bolts (A), then pull out the SRS unit.

Installation
  1. Install the new SRS unit (A) with Torx bolts (B), then connect the connectors (C) to the SRS unit; push it into position until it clicks.
    NOTE: When tightening the Torx bolts to the specified torque after replacement, be careful to turn them in so that their heads rest squarely on the brackets.

  1. Reinstall the dashboard centre lower cover (see page 20-219).
  2. Reconnect the driver's and front passenger's airbag connectors (see page 23-32).
  3. Reconnect the side airbag connectors (see page 23-32).
  4. Reconnect both seat belt tensioner connectors (see page 23-32).
  5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  6. After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator light should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.