Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor
Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor ReplacementREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or bit a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:
^ Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
^ Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
^ Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
^ Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
2. Remove the front air deflector.
3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (5) from the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor wiring harness connector (4).
4. Disconnect the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor wiring harness connector (4) from the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor (1).
IMPORTANT: The inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor mounting fastener (3) has left handed threads.
5. Through the access hole located in the bottom of the lower tie bar loosen the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor mounting fastener (3).
6. Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor (1) from the lower tie bar by lifting upward and sliding rearward out of the key hole slot (2).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor (1) into the key hole slot (2) located in the lower tie bar.
Tighten
Tighten the fastener (3) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
2. Connect the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor harness wiring connector (4) to the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor (1).
3. Install the connector position assurance (CPA) (5) to the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor wiring harness connector (4).
4. Install the front air deflector.
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.