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Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side side cover, lower panel, and column cover.
3. Disconnect the orange and blue clock spring connectors.

1. Mud guard 2. D-Sensor (right):




1. Mud guard 2. D-Sensor (left):





4. Remove in the order shown in the figures, referring to Removal note.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation note.

Removal Note (D-sensor, center)





1. Remove the 4 radiator bolts.





2. Shift the radiator back slightly and remove the D-sensor from between the radiator and the body.

Installation Note





^ Locate the crash sensor with the arrow on the sensor facing toward the front of the vehicle. Install it and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
^ If the crash sensor mounting area is damaged, carefully repair the area to its original shape. Install the crash sensor assembly.