Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
NOTE: The impact sensors are located on the radiator support behind the grille opening reinforcement.LEFT SIDE
1. Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate. If airbag module is undeployed, wait 2 minutes for system capacitor to discharge before further service.
Fig 8 Battery Holddown Remove/Install:
2. Remove battery holddown and move battery rearward.
3. Unplug connector from sensor.
Fig 9 Airbag Impact Sensor -- Typical:
4. Remove 3 nuts holding left sensor to closure panel support and remove sensor.
NOTE: If stud plate needs to be replaced, remove push nut from stud and discard. Always use new push nut when installing stud plate.
5. When installing, mount sensor -- arrow pointed forward -- using 3 nuts provided with new sensor. Torque nuts to 3 to 4 Nm (24 - 36 in lb).
6. Connect left sensor wiring lead from harness to connector on body of sensor.
7. Install battery making sure that it is properly positioned in battery tray.
8. Install battery holddown strap, making sure that it is properly positioned on battery. Tighten bolts to 2.2 Nm (20 in lb).
9. Do not connect negative battery cable at this time. See Aibag System Arming for proper procedure. Service and Repair
RIGHT SIDE
1. Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate. If airbag module is undeployed, wait 2 minutes for system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Pull air cleaner inlet tube off radiator support.
3. Unplug connector from right sensor.
4. Remove 3 nuts holding right sensor to radiator support and remove sensor.
NOTE: If stud plate needs to be replaced, remove push nut from stud and discard. Always use new push nut when installing stud plate.
5. When installing, mount sensor (arrow pointed forward) using 3 nuts provided with new sensor. Torque nuts to 3 to 4 Nm (24 - 36 in lb).
6. Connect sensor wiring lead from harness to connector on body of sensor.
7. Install air cleaner inlet tube to radiator support.
8. Do not connect negative battery cable at this time. See Airbag System Check for proper procedure. Service and Repair