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Front Impact Sensor

FRONT IMPACT SENSOR

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

NOTE: If replacing the left front impact sensor, the air intake system needs to be removed.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector (3).
3. Remove the two mounting screws (2).

INSTALLATION




1. Position the front impact sensor in the correct mounting location and install the two mounting screws (2). Torque screws (2) to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
2. Connect the electrical connector (3).

NOTE: If replacing the left front impact sensor, the air intake system needs to be installed.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST.