Removal and Installation
CENTER COWL SAFING SENSORREMOVAL
WARNING: The electrical circuit necessary for system deployment is powered directly from the battery. To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the positive battery cable must be disconnected prior to servicing or replacing any system components.
NOTE: To repair stripped center cowl safing sensor retaining screws, replace screws with 8 mm (0.24 inch) self-tapping screws . Tighten to 2.7-3.7 Nm (24-33 in lbs).
1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete its stored energy.
2. Disconnect the center cowl safing sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector.
3. Remove two screws retaining center cowl safing sensor to dash panel.
4. Remove center cowl safing sensor from dash panel in engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
1. Position center cowl safing sensor to dash panel.
2. Secure center cowl safing sensor with two retaining screws. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 Nm (90-122 in lbs).
3. Connect center cowl safing sensor wiring connector to wiring assembly connector.
4. Connect positive battery cable.
5. Verity air bag indicator.