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Front Impact Sensor

REMOVAL.
The right and left front impact sensors are mounted identically on the front rail tips.

1. Open hood, 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.

2. Hoist vehicle.

Front Impact Sensor Remove/Install:




3. Disconnect electrical connector.
4. Remove the two screws attaching front impact sensor to outer rails.
5. Remove sensor from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor in vehicle.
2. Install the two retaining screws to the impact sensor. Torque screws to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).
3. Connect electrical connector.
4. Lower vehicle from hoist.

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

5. Verify vehicle and system operation.
6. Close hood.