REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning
  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Furthermore, the disconnected battery terminal should be covered with tape to insulate it.
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the front impact sensor. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop or subject the front impact sensor to impact or vibration. If denting, cracking, deformation, or rust are discovered in the front impact sensor, replace it with a new front impact sensor. Discard the old one.
  • After deployment of an air bag, replace the front impact sensor with a new one.
  • Never use an ohmmeter on or near the front impact sensor, and use only the special test equipment described on .
Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the Negative Battery Terminal.




Removal step
<<A>>
1.
 Front impact sensor (RH)
<<B>>
2.
 Front impact sensor (LH)



Installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 2.
 Front impact sensor (LH)

>>B<<
 1.
 Front impact sensor (RH)


·
 Negative battery cable connection

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection
note The figures show front impact sensor (RH).

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> FRONT IMPACT SENSOR (RH)
1.An air duct is removed (Refer to GROUP15, Air cleaner ).
2.Slide the A/C condenser outlet pipe to remove the front impact sensor (RH).

<<B>> FRONT IMPACT SENSOR (LH)
Disconnect the power steering oil reservoir and remove the front impact sensor (LH).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
When the new front impact sensor, refer to "INSPECTION ."

>>B<< FRONT IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION
warning The SRS may not activate properly if a front impact sensor is not installed properly.
1.Securely connect the connector.
2.Install the front impact sensor with the arrow on the label pointing toward the front of the vehicle and with the labelled surface facing outside the vehicle.

>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Connect the negative battery cable.
2.Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.

3.Does the "SRS" warning lamp illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
4.If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to ).