FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front airbag sensor removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Correct the steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor system

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Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-crash safety system
Adaptive high beam system
Reset power trunk lid Power trunk lid system

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the engine 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

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    CAUTION:


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

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

  3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the engine 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.

      CAUTION:


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

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        If this procedure is performed without disconnecting the cable from negative (-) battery terminal, the airbag may deploy even if an impact is applied only to the front airbag sensor. Therefore, make sure that the cable from negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected before performing this procedure.

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      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 the housing lock and slide the outer housing. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

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        *a Housing Lock *b Outer Housing

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

        Note

        Do not push the connector housing part (A) when disconnecting the sensor connector.

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

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        *a Incorrect *b Correct

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and front airbag sensor.

      Note

      Loosen the bolt while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor pins (stopper) are easily damaged.