Front Impact Severity Sensor Removal/Installation

FRONT IMPACT SEVERITY SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION






WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Install and correctly position the sensor or any other damaged SRS components whether or not the air bag is deployed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and tree of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system. See SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING.
2. Disconnect the front impact severity sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove the nut and the front impact severity sensor.
- To install, tighten to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 ft.lbf).

WARNING: The tightening torque of the front impact severity sensor retaining nut is critical for correct system operation. Failure to follow this Instruction may result In serious personal injury.

NOTE: Note the position of the locator tab on the front impact severity sensor for installation.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
5. Repower the system. See SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING.