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Removal and Installation




Front Side Impact Sensor Removal and Installation

WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions when handling the air bag system sensors can result in personal injury due to non-deployed air bag system in the event of an accident or accidental air bag deployment.

- Never impact or shake the sensors.
Otherwise, proper operation of the sensors cannot be assured.
- Always tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque when installing the sensors. Otherwise, proper operation of the sensors cannot be assured.

Removal

1) Disable air bag system. Disabling Air Bag System
2) Remove front door trim and sealing cover. Front Door Components
3) Disconnect front side impact sensor connector (1).
4) Remove front side impact sensor screw (2) and remove front side impact sensor (3) from front door.






Installation

Front Side Impact Sensor Inspection
1) Check that none of the following faulty conditions exists.
- Bend, deformation or rust on front door panel.
- Foreign material on sensor.
2) Install front side impact sensor securely.
3) Tighten front side impact sensor screws.





4) Connect front side impact sensor connector securely.
5) Install front door trim. Front Door Components
6) Enable air bag system. Enabling Air Bag System