ACTIVE BONNET SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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  Warning
  • Handling the active bonnet sensor improperly can cause it to accidentally operate, which could lead to serious injury. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the active bonnet sensor. (See ACTIVE BONNET SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See ACTIVE BONNET SERVICE CAUTIONS.)
  • After the active bonnet has deployed, always newly replace the parts indicated in the active bonnet service warnings in the section dealing with the active bonnet. If the vehicle is driven without part replacement, the active bonnet may not deploy correctly. (See ACTIVE BONNET SERVICE WARNINGS.)

1. Switch the ignition to LOCK.

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

4. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the nuts.

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6. Disconnect the active bonnet sensor connectors. (See Connector Disconnection Note.)

7. Remove the active bonnet sensors.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Switch the ignition ON.

10. Verify that the active bonnet warning light is illuminated for approx. 6 s and then remains turned off.

  • If the active bonnet warning light does not operate correctly, refer to the “ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM [ACTIVE BONNET]”. (See FLOWCHART [ACTIVE BONNET].)

  Note
  • If the active bonnet warning light is illuminated again after 2 s from being turned off, there is a malfunction in the system.

Connector Disconnection Note

1. Press the area (1) indicated by the arrow and slide it as shown in the figure (2).

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2. Lift up the location shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver (3) and disconnect the connector (4).