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Front Impact Sensor Replacement

Front Impact Sensor Replacement

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector, the front passenger's airbag 4P connector, and both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors.
3. Remove the front bumper.
4. On the driver's side, loosen the intake resonator rear mounting bolts to gain access to the impact sensor.
5. On the passenger's side, remove the windshield washer reservoir to gain access to the impact sensor.
6. Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness 2P connector (A), and using a TORX T30 bit, remove the two TORX bolts (B), then remove the front impact sensor (C).






Installation

1. Install the new front impact sensor with new TORX bolts (A), then connect the engine compartment wire harness 2P connector (B) to the front impact sensor (C).






2. Reconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector, the front passenger's airbag 4P connector, and both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors.
3. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
4. Install all removed parts.
5. After installing the front impact sensor, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.