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Installation





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR: INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

HINT
The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides, unless otherwise specified.

1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Connect the connector to the front airbag sensor.

NOTICE:
When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(1) Before connecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.





(2) Be sure to engage the connectors until they are locked (when locking, make sure that a click sound can be heard).





Text in Illustration





HINT
When engaged, the white housing lock will slide. Be sure not to hold the white housing lock and part (A), as it may result in an insecure fit.

(d) Engage the 2 claws into the body hole and install the front airbag sensor with the 2 bolts.

Torque : 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 in-lbf)

NOTICE:
* If the front airbag sensor 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 front airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.
* Make sure that the 2 claws (stopper) is securely inserted into the body hole.
* Tighten the bolt while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor 2 claws (stopper) is easily damaged.

(e) Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the front airbag sensor.

2. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE Installation

3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque : 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)

4. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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