Front Airbag Sensor

Front Airbag Sensor:

FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Refer to Restraint Systems; Service Precautions before servicing the SRS system or related components.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTE: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
4. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH

a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and sensor.

5. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH

a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and sensor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Refer to Restraint Systems; Service Precautions before servicing the SRS system or related components.

1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH

a. Install the sensor with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
- When installing the airbag sensor, make sure that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.

b. Check that there is no free play in the installation parts of the sensor.
c. Connect the sensor connector.

3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
4. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

5. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Check the SRS warning light.