Front Center (Upper Radiator Support)

Removal

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. 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 service stripped center sensor retaining screws replace screws with N802455-S190 M8.
Tighten to 12.8-17.2 N.m (9.4-12.6 lb-ft).

1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Disconnect two front sensor electrical connectors.
3. Remove two screws retaining front center sensor to radiator support and remove sensor.

Installation
1. Position front center sensor and wire lead in vehicle and secure sensor to center radiator support with retaining screws. lighten screws to 10.2-13.8 N.m (7.6-10.1 lb-ft).
2. Connect front center sensor wire lead connector to wiring assembly connector and secure wiring retainers.
3. Connect positive battery cable.

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with EEC, when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the EEC processor relearns its adaptive strategy The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

4. Verify air bag indicator.