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Front Center Sensor

Removal

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

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and battery backup power supply.
2. Remove front bumper assembly.
3. Disconnect center front sensor connector from wiring harness connector.





4. Remove the two bolts retaining the sensor to the radiator support. Remove the sensor from the vehicle.

Installation
1. Position the sensor with the arrow on top pointing toward the front of the vehicle and secure to the radiator support with two bolts. Tighten bolts to 9-12 N.m (7-9 lb-ft).
2. Connect sensor lead to the wiring harness connector.
3. Install front bumper assembly.
4. Connect battery ground cable and battery backup.
5. Verify air bag indicator lamp.