Removal and Installation
REMOVAL1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
WARNING: The electrical circuit necessary for system deployment is powered directly from the battery. To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the positive battery cable must be disconnected prior to servicing or replacing any system components.
2. Remove LH cowl side trim panel.
3. Remove connector bracket.
4. Disconnect safing sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector.
5. Remove two screws retaining safing sensor to LH cowl side panel and remove sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor to cowl side panel.
2. Secure sensor with two retaining screws. Tighten to 4.4-6 Nm (39-53 in lbs).
NOTE: To service stripped rear sensor retaining screws, replace old screws with 14 mm self tapping screws (Part No. N806327-S190). Tighten to 4.4-6 Nm (39-53 in lbs).
3. Connect safing sensor wiring connector to wiring assembly connector.
4. Install connector bracket.
5. Install cowl side trim panel.
6. Connect positive battery cable.
7. Verify air bag indicator.