Repair Procedures

Removal

CAUTION:
- Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/ procedures described previously.
- Before disconnecting the front impact sensor connector, disconnect the front airbag connector(s).
- Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not connect the battery cable while replacing the front impact sensor.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the front wheel guard.

3. Left side - Remove the air duct assembly.
Right side - Remove the washer reservoir.

4. Remove the front impact sensor (B) mounting bolt.




5. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).
6. Remove the front impact sensor.

Installation

CAUTION:
- Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not contact the battery cable while replacing the front impact sensor.

1. Install the new front impact sensor.
2. Tighten the front impact sensor mounting nut.

Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)

3. Connect the front impact sensor connector.
4. Left side - Install the air duct assembly.
Right side - Install the washer reservoir.

5. Install the front wheel guard.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. After installing the Front Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation:
A. Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.