Safing Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and backup power supply.
2. Remove hood release handle and parking brake assembly.
3. Remove LH cowl side trim panel.
4. Remove two screws attaching rear sensor to cowl side.
5. Remove rear sensor from inside cowl side.







6. Disconnect the rear sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector (near fuse panel), disconnect wiring locator and remove sensor.


Installation
1. Route sensor wiring through cowl and connect electrical connector. Install wiring locator.
2. Position sensor to inside of cowl and secure with retaining screws. Tighten to 5.7 N.m (44-61 lb-in).
3. Install cowl trim panel.
4. Install parking brake assembly and hood release handle.
5. Connect backup power supply and battery ground cable.
6. Verify air bag indicator lamp.