Front End Discriminating Sensor

Caution should be used to ensure proper location of sensors to the mounting brackets. The keying of the sensor to the wiring harness connectors must not be modified for any reason.

CAUTION: During service procedures, be very careful when handling a sensor. Never strike or jar a sensor. Under some circumstances, it could cause deployment and result in personal injury or improper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. All sensors and mounting bracket bolts must be carefully torqued to assure proper operation. Never power up the SIR system when any sensor is not rigidly attached to the vehicle since the sensor could be activated when not attached and could result in deployment.

Remove or Disconnect (Figure 12)

^ Disable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
1. The connector position assurance (CPA) and the electrical connector.
2. The sensor mounting fasteners.
3. The sensor from the vehicle.

Important
The following repair procedures should only be used in the event that the sensor mounting holes and/or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the sensor can no longer be properly mounted.

1. Remove and discard the fastener.
2. Chisel off the damaged weld nut.
3. Condition the front end lower tie surface where the new weld nut is to be installed.
4. Install the new weld nut (part # 11514034) into position.
5. Mig weld the new weld nut to the front end lower tie surface in the correct location.
6. Use a new fastener (part # 11515926).

Install or Connect

1. The sensor to the vehicle, make sure the arrow is pointing toward the front of the vehicle.
2. The sensor mounting fasteners.


Tighten
The fasteners to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

3. The electrical connector and the connector position assurance (CPA).
^ Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

Tighten
Sensor Mounting Fasteners to 8 N.m (71 lb in).