Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

Caution: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:
^ Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
^ Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
^ Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
^ Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.





1. Disable the frontal SIR system.
2. Remove the radiator support cover. The Inflatable Restraint front end discriminating sensor is located behind the hood hinge (1).
3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (5) from the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor harness connector (4).





4. Disconnect the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor harness connector (4) from the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor (3).





5. Remove the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor mounting fasteners (2).
6. Remove the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor (3) from the radiator support.