FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Incorrect *b Correct

    4. Insert the pin (stopper) into the body hole and install the front airbag sensor to the vehicle body with the bolt.

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

      Note


      • 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 pin (stopper) is securely inserted into the body hole.

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

    5. Connect the connector to the front airbag sensor.

      Note

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


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

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        Text in Illustration
        *1 White Housing Lock *2 Yellow CPA
        *a Connection is Completed - -

        Tech Tips

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

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

  2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  3. INSTALL LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER


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      Disengage the claw to remove the luggage trim service hole cover.

  4. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

    Click here

  5. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Click here