Side Impact Sensor (First) Replacement Acura TSX I

Side Impact Sensor (First) Replacement

Note. Review the seat replacement procedure before doing repairs or service.

Scheme 326

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Disconnect the appropriate side airbag 2P connector (see «DISCONNECTING SYSTEM CONNECTORS»(/acura/tsx/i-2003-2008/remont/airbag/#srs-supplemental-restraint-system__disconnecting-system-connectors) ).
3. Remove the seat assembly (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-removalinstallation) ).
4. Remove the front door sill trim (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(/acura/tsx/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-door-areas) ) and the B-pillar lower trim panel (see «B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM»(/acura/tsx/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__b-pillar-upperlower-trim) ).
5. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector from the side impact sensor (first).
6. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the TORX bolts (A), then remove the side impact sensor (first) (B).

Scheme 327

1. Install the new side impact sensor (first) (A) with the TORX bolts (B), then connect the floor wire harness 2P connector (C) to the side impact sensor (first).
2. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
3. Install all removed parts.
4. After installing the side impact sensor (first), confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.

Scheme 328

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Disconnect the appropriate side curtain airbag 2P connector (see «DISCONNECTING SYSTEM CONNECTORS»(/acura/tsx/i-2003-2008/remont/airbag/#srs-supplemental-restraint-system__disconnecting-system-connectors) ).
3. Disconnect the side impact sensor (second) 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag harness.
4. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the TORX bolts (B), then remove the side impact sensor (second) (C).

Scheme 329

1. Install the new side impact sensor (second) (A) with the TORX bolts (B), then connect the side curtain airbag harness 2P connector (C) to the side impact sensor (second).
2. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
3. Install all removed parts.
4. After installing the side impact sensor (second), confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.