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Removal Procedure

Caution: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:
^ Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
^ Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
^ Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
^ Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.


Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system.





2. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor harness connector.





3. Disconnect the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor harness connector from the sensor.
4. Remove the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor mounting fasteners (2).





5. Remove the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor (1) from the hood latch support bracket (3).