FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.


  1. 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.

  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV)


    1. A011AQSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wire harness clamp
      *2 Clamp

      Disconnect the connector and 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Loosen the hose clamp and separate the air cleaner hose.

    3. Disengage the 2 clamps and 2 claws and remove the air cleaner cap.

  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV)


    1. A0118L6

      Remove the air cleaner filter element.

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV)


    1. A011AXX

      Remove the 3 bolts and the air cleaner case.

  5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

    A011BPD

    1. Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

    A011BPD

    1. Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad.

  7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

    A0119QWE01

    1. Apply protective tape, as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective tape
    2. A0119DBE01

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 pin hold clips.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

    3. A0119NZ

      Remove the 5 clips.

    4. A011AST

      Remove the 4 screws.

    5. A0117J9

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper cover.

    6. Disconnect the connectors.

      Tech Tips

      If the vehicle is equipped with fog lights, disconnect the connector.

  8. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT ABSORBER

    A011BBL

    1. Disengage the 7 claws and remove the radiator support absorber.

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

    A011AT1

    1. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL

    A0117PX

    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator side air seal.

  11. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 side.

  12. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH

    CAUTION:

    Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.


    1. A0118UKE01

      Disconnect the airbag connector.

      Note


      • Do not disconnect the airbag connector by pulling the wire harness.

      • Release the lock without holding the upper side of CPA.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Housing
      *2 CPA
      *3 Primary Locked State

      1. While pushing the housing, slide only the CPA backward (from its provisionally locked state).

      2. Detach the connector while pushing the housing in the provisionally locked state.

      3. A01175E

        After detaching the connector, confirm that the CPA protrudes beyond the rear of the housing.

    2. Remove the bolt and remove the front airbag sensor.

  13. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH

    CAUTION:

    Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.


    1. A0117QFE01

      Disconnect the airbag connector.

      Note


      • Do not disconnect the airbag connector by pulling the wire harness.

      • Release the lock without holding the upper side of CPA.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Housing
      *2 CPA
      *3 Primary Locked State

      1. While pushing the housing, slide only the CPA backward (from its provisionally locked state).

      2. Detach the connector while pushing the housing in the provisionally locked state.

      3. A01175E

        After detaching the connector, confirm that the CPA protrudes beyond the rear of the housing.

    2. A011AXI

      Remove the nut and remove the front airbag sensor.