Up to 08/2009

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

NOTICE:

w/ Navigation System for HDD:

After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER Removal

4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

6. REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the engine switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor.





NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(1) Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)





(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:
Do not push down part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting.

(3) After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.





(d) Remove the 2 bolts.

NOTICE:
Loosen the bolt while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

(e) Disengage the 2 claws and pin (stopper) to remove the front airbag sensor.