FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure 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

    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

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  4. REMOVE UPPER FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR

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  5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  6. 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.

    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.)

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        *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 the connector.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Loosen the bolts while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

    5. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front airbag sensor from the vehicle body.

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

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      *a Incorrect *b Correct