Removal and Installation

NOTE: To service stripped LH kick panel safing sensor retaining screw, use screw (Part No. N802455-S190). Tighten to 13-17 Nm (10-12 lb ft).

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.

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 LH cowl side trim panel.
4. Disconnect LH kick panel safing sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove wiring locator on rail and two screws retaining LH kick panel safing rear air bag sensor and bracket to LH lower cowl side panel, and remove LH kick panel safing rear air bag sensor and bracket from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position LH kick panel safing rear air bag sensor and bracket to LH lower cowl side panel support and secure with two retaining screws. Tighten screws to 6.8-9.2 Nm (60-81 lb in).
2. Connect LH kick panel safing sensor electrical wiring connector to wiring assembly connector.
3. Install locator on connector into wiring retainer.
4. Reconnect positive battery cable.
5. Reconnect negative battery cable.
6. Prove out air bag system.