- Before attempting any service procedures refer to the warnings in the beginning of this section. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - WARNING) .
- Remove the door sill plate (1).
NOTE:
Pull straight up on the sill plate to release it from the retaining clips.
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- Move the seat to the full rearward position.
- Remove the seat track front bolts (1).
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- Move the seat to the full forward position.
NOTE:
The seat track rear bolts are easily accessed when the seat back is tilted fully forward.
- Remove the seat track rear bolts (1).
- Remove the seat belt bolt (2) holding the seat belt to the seat.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
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- Tilt the seat back, to gain access to the bottom of the seat.
- Disconnect the power seat harness connectors.
- Carefully remove the seat from the vehicle.
- Remove the carpet retainer button (3) at the passenger compartment rear wall (1).
NOTE:
Do not pry on the carpet retainer button, the button will unscrew from the fastener.
- Fold back the carpet near the center of the door sill to gain access to the side impact sensor.
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NOTE:
The carpet is firmly molded, and will need to be propped up while servicing the impact sensor.
- Disconnect the side impact sensor harness connector.
CAUTION:
Use caution when disconnecting the squib connector. Do not pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the side impact sensor. Improper removal of the connector can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulator.
- Remove the two bolts attaching the side impact sensor (1) to the body cross brace.
- Remove the side impact sensor from the vehicle.