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Front Impact Sensor

Front Impact Sensor Replacement

NOTE: Make sure the SRS unit and the impact sensors are of the same manufacturer.

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector, the front passenger's airbag 4P connector, and both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors.
3. Remove the front bumper.
- 2-door
- 4-door

4. Remove the washer reservoir for the right side sensor or the intake air resonator for the left side sensor.




5. Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness 2P connector (A), and remove the two Torx bolts (B) using a Torx T30 bit, then remove the front impact sensor (C).

Installation




1. Install the new front impact sensor with new Torx bolts (A), then connect the engine compartment wire harness 2P connector (B) to the front impact sensor (C).
2. Reconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector, the front passenger's airbag 4P connector, and both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors.
3. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
4. After installing the front impact sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
5. Install all removed parts.