Impact Sensor: Service and Repair

FRONT SENSOR
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Turn ignition switch Off, then wait for at least 10 minutes before starting work.
3. Remove lower cover and lower cover panel, then disconnect airbag connector at harness spool. Do not reconnect airbag connector at spool until front sensors are securely reinstalled.
4. Remove console panel and base on driver seat side.
5. Disconnect 2 pin blue connector (right side front sensor) and 2 pin orange connector (left side front sensor) from airbag control unit.
6. Roll up floor mat and remove side sill lower cover, then remove front sensor harness from clip and protector.
7. Remove front wheels, the the front mud guard.
8. Remove wiring harness bracket, then pry off four clips securing front sensor harness.
9. Remove grommet, then the front sensor unit.
10. Reverse procedure to install. On models equipped with sunroof, route sunroof drain hose through grommet during grommet installation.