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Safing 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.
4. Remove the dashpanel.

1. Bolt 2. S-sensor:





5. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation note.

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 S-sensor assembly.