Purpose
The side air bag sensor detects an impact during a lateral collision.
Function
The side air bag sensor converts the detected impact to an electrical signal.
Construction
The side air bag sensor is built into the crash sensor.
Two side air bag sensors are installed on each side for independent impact detection at the forward or the rearward side of the vehicle.
Side air bag sensor No.1 is placed in the lower part of the B-pillar lower trim.
Side air bag sensor No.2 is placed in the trunk side trim of the C-pillar.

Operation
The side air bag sensor detects an impact during a lateral collision.
The crash sensor built into the side air bag sensor detects the impact and converts the impact into an electrical signal at the signal processing circuit.
The side air bag sensor sends a signal indicating the degree of impact, which is converted to an electrical signal, to the SAS control module.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Side Air Bag Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Start Stop UnitPurge Solenoid Valve Inspection
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the purge solenoid valve..
3. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
Measured condition
Continuity between ports A—B
When voltage is not ...
Resistor Removal/Installation [Manual Air Conditioner]
NOTE:
When removing the resistor, perform the procedure in the posture shown in
the figure.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the dashboard under cover..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Rotate the resistor (2) while pressing the tab (1).
5. R ...
Glove Compartment Removal/Installation
1. Push the glove compartment in the direction of the arrow (1) and remove hooks
A.
2. Pull the stay damper in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
and remove the hook B.
CAUTION:
If the glove compartment is closed without being joined to the stay damper,
the sta ...