Rear (Right Frame Rail)

Removal

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

NOTE: To service stripped outboard sensor retaining screws replace screws with 13 mm screw. Tighten to 12.8-17.2 N.m (9.4-12.6 ft-lb).

1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Disconnect rear sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove three screws retaining rear sensor to frame and remove sensor.

Installation
1. Position rear sensor and wire lead in vehicle and secure sensor to frame support with retaining screws. Tighten screws to 10.2-13.8 N.m (7.6-10.1 ft-lb).
2. Connect rear sensor wire lead connector to wiring assembly connector and secure wiring retainer.
3. Connect battery positive cable.

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with EEC, when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the EEC processor relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

4. Verify air bag indicator.