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Front Left Sensor

Airbag Front LH Sensor:






REPLACEMENT

HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

1. PRECAUTION
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
3. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE




4. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and airbag front sensor.
b. Disconnect the connector from the sensor.

5. INSPECT AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT LH

6. INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT LH
a. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.
b. Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal.

CAUTION: After disconnecting cable from the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.

c. Check that there is no slack in the installation parts of the airbag sensor front LH.
d. Connect the connector to the airbag sensor front LH.
e. Install the airbag sensor front LH with the bolt.

Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the airbag sensor front LH has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
- When installing the airbag sensor front LH, make sure that the SRS wiring does not interfere with any other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.

7. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE
8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque: 3.9 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf)

9. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT