Primary Sensor, RH Frame Rail

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 PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

NOTE: To service stripped outboard retaining screws replace screws with 13 mm screw part no. N802455. Tighten to 12.8-17.2 Nm (9.4-12.6 ft lbs).

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.






2. Disconnect sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector.
3. Remove two screws retaining primary sensor to the RH frame rail.

INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor to RH frame rail.
2. Secure sensor with two screws. Tighten screws to 10.2-13.8 Nm (89-124 in lb).
3. Connect sensor wiring connector to wiring assembly connector and secure with retainer.
4. Connect positive battery cable.

NOTE: When the battery is 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.

5. Verify air bag indicator.