Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURECAUTION: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or bit 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.
1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (5) from the sensor harness connector (4).
3. Disconnect the sensor harness connector (4) from the EFS (1).
4. Loosen the two sensor fasteners (3).
5. Remove the sensor (1) from the lower tie bar by lifting upward and sliding rearward out of the key hole slot (2).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the sensor (1) into the key hole slot (2) located in the lower tie bar.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners (3) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
2. Connect the sensor harness connector (4) to the sensor (1).
3. Install the CPA (5) to the sensor harness connector (4).
4. Enable the SIR system.