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Impact Sensor - Removal






REMOVAL

FRONT MOUNTED

LEFT FRONT SATELLITE ACCELERATION SENSOR





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable remote terminal.

WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, serious or fatal injury.

2. Remove the front lower grille Grille - Removal.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (3).
4. Remove the two screws from the SAS (2) and remove SAS (1) from side radiator support.

RIGHT FRONT SATELLITE ACCELERATION SENSOR





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable remote terminal.

WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, serious or fatal injury.

2. Remove the front lower grille Grille - Removal.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (2).
4. Remove the two screws from the SAS (1) and remove SAS (1) from side radiator support.

SIDE MOUNTED





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable remote terminal.

WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, serious or fatal injury.

2. Remove the lower B-pillar trim from the appropriate side of the vehicle B-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal.
3. Disconnect the SAS electrical connector (3).
4. Remove the SAS retaining screws (2) and remove the sensor (1) from the vehicle.