Recall - Right Front Impact Sensor Loose
05-043November 4, 2005
Applies To:
2006 TL - From VIN 19UUA6...6A000626 thru 19UUA6...6A001224
Safety Recall: Right Front Impact Sensor Is Loose
BACKGROUND
On some 2006 TLs, the bolts on the right (passenger's side) front impact sensor were not properly torqued. If the bolts loosen or fall out, the sensor may fail to properly detect a crash, possibly resulting in delayed or non-deployment of the passenger's airbag.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the client notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Only about 80 vehicles within the VIN range are affected. Before beginning work, verify vehicle eligibility by checking at least one of these items:
^ The client has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition to these verification items, check for a punch mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the bolts on the right front impact sensor have already been retightened.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Retighten the right (passenger's side) front impact sensor bolts to the correct torque.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 7520A4
Flat Rate Time: 0.6 hours
Failed Part: P/N 77930-SEP-A12
Defect Code: 5FT00
Symptom Code: 0000
Template ID: 05-043A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. To keep the front airbags from deploying, turn the ignition switch off, remove the key, and wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove the front bumper. Refer to page 20-124 of the 2004-06 TL Service Manual.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector from the right (passenger's side) front impact sensor.
4. Using a Torx T30 bit, loosen the sensor's two Torx bolts to see if they are cross-threaded.
5. Hold the sensor tight against its bracket while you torque the Torx bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
6. Reconnect the sensor's 2P connector.
7. Reinstall the front bumper.
8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and watch the SRS indicator.
^ If the indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off, go to step 9.
^ If the indicator comes on but doesn't go off, troubleshoot the SRS for other possible problems, then go to step 9.
9. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.
Service Manager Letter