FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

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 Click here.
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.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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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 connector from the front airbag sensor.
  
  Note
  
  When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  1. Push the housing lock and slide the outer housing. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
    
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    *1 Housing Lock *2 Outer Housing
  2. Push the housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
    
    Note
    
    Do not push the connector housing part (A) when disconnecting the sensor connector.
  3. After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.
    
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    *a Incorrect *b Correct
4. Remove the 2 bolts and front airbag sensor LH.
  
  Note
  
  Loosen the bolt while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.