Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
INFLATABLE RESTRAINT FRONT END DISCRIMINATING SENSOR REPLACEMENTCAUTION: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt 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 ail 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.
2. Remove the hood closeout filler panel.
3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the wiring harness connector to the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the sensor.
5. Remove the mounting bolts (2) from the sensor (1).
6. Remove the 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 mounting bolts (2) to the sensor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Connect the wiring harness connector to the sensor.
4. Install the CPA to the wiring harness connector
5. Install the hood closeout filler panel.
6. Enable the SIR system.