Center Cowl Crash Sensor

REMOVAL

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

NOTE: To service stripped center cowl primary crash sensor retaining screws, use screw (Part No. N806327-8190). Tighten to 4.5-6.1 Nm (40-54 lb in).

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Wait one minute for back-up power supply energy to be depleted.
3. Remove watershield cover.
4. Remove two screws retaining center cowl primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket to center cowl.
5. Disconnect the center cowl primary crash sensor wiring connector from main wiring assembly connector and remove center cowl primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect center cowl primary crash sensor wiring connector to main wiring assembly connector.
2. Position center cowl primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket to center cowl panel and secure with retaining screws. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 Nm (90-122 lb in).
3. Install watershield cover.
4. Reconnect negative battery cable.
5. Prove out air bag system.