Front Impact Severity Sensor

FRONT IMPACT SEVERITY SENSOR

Removal

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and correctly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- The LH side is shown, the RH side is similar.

1. Depower the system.







2. With the hood open, remove the pin-type retainers and the header opening panel.







3. NOTE: There are two front impact severity sensors, one located on each side of the hood latch, on the radiator core support.

Remove the front impact severity sensor.
1 Remove the two bolts (one shown).
2 Disconnect the electrical connector.
3 Remove the front impact severity sensor.

Installation







1. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag front impact severity sensor retaining bolts is critical for correct system operation.

Install the front impact severity sensor.
1 Position the front impact severity sensor.
2 Install the two bolts (one shown).
3 Connect the electrical connector.







2. Position the header opening panel. Install the pin-type retainers.
3. Repower the system.