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Impact Sensor: Service and Repair


WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).






REMOVAL
1. Record USER 1 and USER 2 preset radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedure.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove retaining screws and radiator upper sight shield.
4. Disconnect primary crash sensor electrical connector and wiring retainer.
5. Remove two retaining screws and remove RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket/LH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. Position RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket /LH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket and wire lead in vehicle and secure sensor to RH/LH radiator support with two primary crash sensor retaining screws. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 N.m (90-122 Lb-In).
2. Connect RH/LH front sensor wire lead connector to wiring assembly connector and connect wiring retainers.
3. Reconnect battery ground cable.
4. Prove out air bag system.
5. Install radiator upper sight shield and retaining screws.
6. Reprogram USER 1 and USER 2 radio frequencies and set clock.

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