SRS Unit, Front and Side Impact Sensors, Rear Safing Sensor, Driver's Seat Position Sensor, and Front Passenger's Weight Sensors

NOTE: Some systems store data in memory that is lost when the 12 volt battery is disconnected. Before disconnecting the 12 volt battery, refer to 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection .

Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, disconnect the negative cable from the 12 volt battery, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting installation or replacement of the SRS unit, or disconnecting the connectors from the SRS unit.
Be careful not to bump or impact the SRS unit, the front impact sensors, the side impact sensors, or the rear safing sensor when the vehicle is in the ON mode, or for at least 3 minutes after the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
Do not reconnect any connectors to the SRS unit until it is fully installed, including torquing the bolts.

During installation or replacement, be careful not to bump (by impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area around the SRS unit, the front impact sensors, the side impact sensors, or the rear safing sensor. The airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injury.
After a collision where the front airbags, the side airbags, the side curtain airbags, the front seat belt tensioners, or the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner deploy, go to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment . After a collision where the airbags or the tensioners do not deploy, inspect for any damage or any deformation on the SRS unit, the front impact sensors and the side impact sensors. If there is any damage, replace the SRS unit and/or the sensors. Replace all damaged parts.

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Do not disassemble the SRS unit, the front impact sensors, the side impact sensors, the rear safing sensor, the driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors.
Always install the SRS unit, driver's seat position sensor, all impact sensors, and the rear safing sensor with the new bolts to the specified torque.
Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit or any of the sensors.