FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH


    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. Connect the connector.

    4. Install the front airbag sensor LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      9.0 N*m  { 92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • If the front airbag sensor 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 front airbag sensor LH, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.

    5. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the front airbag sensor LH.

  2. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the upper radiator support sub-assembly with the 6 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

    2. Attach the 2 clamps to connect the hood lock control cable assembly to the upper radiator support sub-assembly.

    3. Connect the water by-pass hose to the radiator assembly, and slide the hose clamp to secure the hose.

  3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK SUPPORT BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BDINE02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Standard Body
      *B for Wide Body

      Install the hood lock support brace sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      for bolt A
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
      for bolt B
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the hood lock control cable assembly to the hood lock assembly.

    2. Install the hood lock assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY


  6. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the radiator reservoir assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

    2. Connect the No. 2 water by-pass hose to the radiator reservoir assembly, and slide the hose clamp to secure the hose.

    3. Connect the water by-pass hose to the radiator reservoir assembly, and slide the hose clamp to secure the hose.

  7. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER


    1. Attach the 14 claws and 2 guides to install the front bumper cover.

    2. Install the 3 bolts and 6 clips.

    3. w/ Fog Light:

      Connect the No. 4 engine room wire connector.

  8. INSTALL STEP PLATE COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL STEP PLATE COVER LH


    1. Attach the claw to install the step plate cover LH.

    2. Install the 4 clips.

  10. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE


    1. Attach the 8 claws to install the radiator grille.

    2. Install the 4 clips and 2 screws.

  11. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR INLET DUCT (w/ Intercooler)


  12. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL (w/o Intercooler)


  13. ADD ENGINE COOLANT


  14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  15. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

    Click here

  16. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Click here