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Center Cowl Crash Sensor





REMOVAL

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

NOTE: To service stripped center cowl primary crash sensor retaining screws, use screw (Part No. N806327-S190). Tighten to 4.5-6.1 Nm (40-54 lb in).

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect battery positive cable and wait one minute for back-up power supply energy to be depleted.
3. Remove two screws retaining center cowl primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket to center cowl.
4. Disconnect the center cowl primary crash sensor wiring connector from main wiring assembly connector and remove center cowl primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect center cowl primary crash sensor wiring connector to main wiring assembly connector.
2. Position center cowl primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket to 9enter cowl panel and secure with retaining screws. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 Nm (90-122 lb in).
3. Reconnect battery positive cable.
4. Reconnect negative battery cable.
5. Prove out air bag system.