FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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   Note:

   After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

   CAUTION:

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

   Note:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER BUMPER SUPPORT

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5. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR BRACKET

   1. 

      Remove the bolt and the airbag sensor bracket.

6. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

   1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

   2. 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.

   3. Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor.

      Note:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      1. Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

         

         *a	White Housing Lock	*b	Yellow CPA
         *c	Connector lock is released	-	-

      2. Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

         Note:

         Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

   4. 

      Remove the bolt and front airbag sensor from the vehicle body.

      Note:

      Loosen the bolt while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

   5. After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

      

      *a

      Incorrect

      *b

      Correct