Front Airbag Sensor

Front Airbag Sensor:

FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTE:
- After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.




2. REMOVE BATTERY
a. Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
b. Loosen the nut, move the stay off the battery, and remove the battery.




3. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Remove the nut and front airbag sensor from the body.
b. Disconnect the connector.

INSTALLATION




1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.
b. Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal.

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

c. Connect the connector.
d. Install the front airbag sensor with the nut.

Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)

NOTE:
- If the front airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
- When installing the front airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.

e. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the front airbag sensor.




2. INSTALL BATTERY
a. Set the battery in the vehicle. Then move the stay onto the battery and tighten the nut to fix the battery in place.
b. Connect the cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.

3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTE: Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

4. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Check the SRS warning light.