FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A017F7H

      Remove the 11 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017D07E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the radiator grille sub-assembly.

    2. A017DG7

      Remove the 6 clips.

    3. Disengage the 8 claws and 2 guides, and remove the radiator grille sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FKEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

    2. A017FKDE01

      Remove the screw.

      Tech Tips

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

    3. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

      Tech Tips

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

    4. A017BXG

      Remove the 8 screws and 3 clips.

    5. A017FXI

      Disengage the 5 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly.

      Tech Tips

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

    6. Disconnect each fog light connector, and then remove the front bumper assembly.

  6. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CL7

      Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration.

    2. A017G7Z

      Remove the bolt and 2 screws.

    3. Disengage the claw.

    4. Disconnect the connectors and clamp, and remove the headlight assembly.

  7. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor.

      Note

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

    2. A017BN5

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

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

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and pin, and remove the front airbag sensor from the body.