Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or bit a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:
^ Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
^ Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
^ Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
^ Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.

Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Remove the hood closeout filler panel.
3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor wiring harness connector.




4. Disconnect the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor wiring harness connector from the sensor.




5. Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor mounting fasteners (2).
6. Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor (1) from the hood latch support bracket (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor (1) to the hood latch support bracket (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor mounting fasteners (2).

Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




3. Connect the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor wiring harness connector to the sensor.




4. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor wiring harness connector.
5. Install the hood closeout filler panel.
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.