Front Impact Sensor

REMOVAL
The right and left front impact sensors are mounted identically on the front rail tips.
1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

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2. Hoist vehicle.

Front Impact Sensor Remove/Install:

3. Disconnect electrical connector.
4. Remove the two screws attaching front impact sensor to outer rails.
5. Remove sensor from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position sensor in vehicle.
2. Install the two retaining screws to the impact sensor. Torque screws to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
3. Connect electrical connector.
4. Lower vehicle from hoist.

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5. Verify vehicle and system operation.
6. Close hood.