Electronic Pedestrian Protection Hood Hinge Actuator - Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system, disable the system before attempting any EPP system component diagnosis or service. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the EPP system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental active hood hinge actuator deployment.







NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system active hood hinge actuator. If the actuator is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, it should be handled in the same manner as is used when handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. Review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. If the actuator has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Pedestrian Protection Deployment before removing the unit from the vehicle.

1. Guide the pigtail wire and connector (5) of the Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) active hood hinge actuator (1) through the mount (3) on the hood hinge lower bracket while positioning the actuator to the hinge.
2. Align the hole in the actuator bracket with the hole in the hinge mount.
3. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the actuator to the hinge. Tighten the screw to 7.9 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the pigtail wire connector of the actuator to the headlamp and dash wire harness connector (4).
5. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Verification Test procedure should be performed following service of any EPP system component.