Removal Procedure

Caution: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:
^ Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
^ Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
^ Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
^ Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.





1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the off road skid plate (if equipped).
3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor harness connector.





4. Disconnect the Inflatable Restraint front end discriminating sensor harness connector from the sensor.





5. Remove the mounting fasteners.





6. Remove the Inflatable Restraint front end discriminating sensor from the vehicle.

Important: The following procedures should be utilized in the event that sensor mounting holes or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the sensor may no longer be properly mounted.

Use the following procedure to repair fasteners:
6.1. Remove and discard the fastener.
6.2. Chisel off the damaged weld nut.
6.3. Condition the front end lower tie surface where the new weld nut is to be installed.
6.4. Install the new weld nut (part #11514034) or equivalent into position.
6.5. Migweld the new weld nut to the front end lower tie surface in the correct location.
6.6. Use the new fastener (part #11515926) or equivalent.