Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING:

- Never repair or disassemble the front impact sensor. If faulty, replace it.
- Handle the front impact sensors very carefully, taking care not to drop them. They must be replaced if they are dropped.
- Replace the sensors with new ones after the air bag has deployed.













NOTE:
The figure indicates the front impact sensor [LH]. The impact sensor [RH] is symmetrical to this.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]]NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION

DANGER:
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work (Refer to Technician Safety Information).

WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.





Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag(s) deployment.

[[B]]FRONT IMPACT SENSOR [LH] REMOVAL

Remove the cooler tube assembly upper mounting bolt and remove the cooler tube assembly by sliding.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

When installing a new front impact sensor, refer to "INSPECTION."

]]B[[FRONT IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION

WARNING:
The SRS may not activate properly if a front impact sensor is not installed properly, which could result in serious injury or death to the vehicle's driver.

1. Securely connect the connector.

2. Position the front impact sensor facing toward the front of the vehicle as indicated by the arrow on the label, and install it securely.

3. Install the cooler tube assembly upper mounting bolt.[RH]

]]C[[POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

1. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





3. Does the SRS warning light illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly.
If not, consult SRS Warning Light Check.