Front Airbag Sensor

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE BATTERY
a. Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
b. Remove the bolt, nut and battery stay.
c. Remove the battery.

3. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH

a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and sensor.

4. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH

a. Disconnect the sensor connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and sensor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH

a. Install the sensor with the 2 bolts.

Torque:7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
- When installing the airbag sensor, make sure that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.

b. Check that there is no free play in the installation parts of the sensor.
c. Connect the sensor connector.

3. INSTALL BATTERY
a. Install the battery.
b. Install the battery stay with the bolt and nut.
c. Connect the cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.

4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
5. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

6. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Check the SRS warning light.