Right Cowl Side Panel Air Bag Sensor
Removal and InstallationWARNING: 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 PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
NOTE: To service stripped screws retaining front 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. Remove cowl side panel.
3. Disconnect wiring connector on RH cowl side panel air bag sensor and bracket from connector on main wiring.
4. Remove connector locator from cowl side panel.
5. Remove two screws retaining front air bag sensor and bracket to cowl side panel.
6. Remove front air bag sensor and bracket.