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Front Impact Sensor Replacement

Front Impact Sensor Replacement

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector, the front passenger's airbag 4P connector, and both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors.
3. Remove the front bumper.
4. Left side: remove the intake air resonator.
5. Disconnect the left or right engine compartment wire harness 2P connector (A). Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the TORX bolts (B), then remove the front impact sensor (C).






Installation

1. Install the front impact sensor with a new TORX bolts (A), then connect the left or right 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. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
4. Confirm proper SRS operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
5. Reinstall all removed parts.