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 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

   except Sport Package:

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   for Sport Package:

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4. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH

   
   

   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 airbag connector.

      Note

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

      
      

      1. Push down the housing lock and slide the CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

         

         *1	Housing Lock	*2	CPA
         *a	CPA Upper Part	-	-

      2. Push the housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

         Note

         Do not push down the upper part of the CPA shown in the illustration when disconnecting the airbag connector.

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

         

         *a

         Incorrect

         *b

         Correct

   4. 

      Remove the bolt.

      Note

      
      

      • Loosen the bolt while holding the front airbag sensor LH because the front airbag sensor LH guide is easily damaged.

      • If the front airbag sensor LH has been dropped, replace it with a new one.

   5. Detach the guide and remove the front airbag sensor LH.