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Safing Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal

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

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and backup power supply.





2. Disconnect the rear sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector.
3. Remove two screws attaching rear sensor to dash panel.
4. Remove rear sensor from dash panel in engine compartment.

Installation
1. Position sensor to dash panel.
2. Secure sensor with two screws. Tighten to 3.3-4.5 N.m (29-40 lb-in).
3. Connect rear sensor wiring connector to wiring assembly connector.
4. Connect backup power supply and battery ground cable.
5. Verify air bag indicator lamp.