REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Insulate the disconnected (-) terminal by wrapping the tape (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions ).
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the front impact sensor. If faulty, replace it with new one(s).
  • Handle the front impact sensor with sufficient caution, and do not drop the sensor or allow contact with water, oil, or others. If denting, cracking, or deformation is discovered, replace it with new one(s).
  • After deployment of an air bag, replace the front impact sensor with a new one.
Pre-removal operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.




Removal steps


·
 Headlamp support panel cover (Refer to GROUP 51, Front Bumper Assembly and Radiator Grille ).


1.
 Air bag sensor bracket
<<A>>
2.
 Front impact sensor connector


3.
 Front impact sensor



Installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<
 3.
 Front impact sensor


2.
 Front impact sensor connector


1.
 Air bag sensor bracket


·
 Headlamp support panel cover (Refer to GROUP 51, Front Bumper Assembly and Radiator Grille ).

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection
note The figure indicates the left front impact sensor. The right impact sensor is symmetrical to this.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> FRONT IMPACT SENSOR CONNECTOR REMOVAL

Press the connector lock of front impact sensor harness-side connector to unlock, and then pull out the harness-side connector to the arrow direction to remove.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Check the front impact sensor before installation (Refer to ).

>>B<< FRONT IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION
caution If the front impact sensor is not securely and correctly installed, the correct operation of air bag and pre-tensioner is prevented.

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

3.Check that the SRS warning lamp is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
4.If the lamp does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).