FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

   for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here

   for Sedan: Click here

4. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE (w/ Radiator Cover)

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5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

   for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here

   for Sedan: Click here

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.

   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