Front Impact Severity Sensor

FRONT IMPACT SEVERITY SENSOR

Removal

WARNING:
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system.







2. Remove the pin-type retainers and lower the front lower splash shield to access the front impact severity sensor.







3. NOTE: The front impact severity sensor is mounted on the bottom of the hood latch support bracket.

Remove the front impact severity sensor.
1 Remove the nut.
2 Disconnect and remove the front impact severity sensor.

Installation







1. CAUTION: If the hood latch support bracket or weld stud are damaged in any way that would affect the way the front impact severity sensor mounts to its original manufactured position, a new hood latch support bracket must be installed.

NOTE: Make sure the hood latch support bracket and front impact severity sensor mating surfaces are clean and debris free.

Position the front impact severity sensor.
1 Position the front impact severity sensor onto the hood latch support bracket stud.
2 While sliding the front impact severity sensor onto the stud, align the locator tabs to the hood latch support bracket alignment holes.







2. Install the front impact severity sensor.
1 With the front impact severity sensor sitting flat up against the hood latch support bracket, install the nut.
2 Connect the front impact severity sensor.







3. Position the front lower splash shield and install the pin-type retainers.
4. Repower the system.