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LH Kick Panel Safing Sensor


NOTE: To service stripped air bag sensor retaining screw center mounted sensor use screw . Tighten to 13-17 N.m (10-12 lb-ft).

Removal

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM HE BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Disconnect battery positive cable.
2. Remove driver cowl side trim panel.






3. Disconnect LH safing sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove wiring locator on rail, and two screws retaining LH sensor to LH lower cowl side panel, and remove sensor from vehicle.

Installation
1. Position LH safing sensor to LH lower cowl side panel support, and secure with two retaining screws. Tighten screws to 6.8-9.2 N.m (61-81 lb-in).
2. Connect LH sensor electrical wiring connector to wiring assembly connector.
3. Install locator on connector into wiring retainer.
4. Connect positive battery ground cable.
5. Verify air bag indicator.