Center Air Bag Sensor

Removal and Installation

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR ONE MINUTE PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

NOTE: To service stripped screws retaining center air bag sensor and bracket, replace screws with N802455-S190. Tighten to 13.0-17.0 N.m (115-150 in-lb).

1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
- When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Disconnect electrical connectors on center air bag sensor and bracket from engine control sensor wiring.
3. Remove two wiring locators on the radiator upper support bracket reinforcement and one connector locator from LH headlamp opening panel.
4. Remove two screws retaining center air bag sensor and bracket to radiator support upper bracket reinforcement.
5. Remove center air bag sensor and bracket. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.
- Tighten retaining screws on center air bag sensor and bracket to 10.0-14.0 N.m (89-124 in-lb).
- Turn ignition switch lock cylinder ON and observe air bag indicator for system prove out.