Removal and Installation

Front Airbag Sensor:

REMOVAL

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the ignition switch in the ON position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
- Never reuse a front airbag sensor if the airbag has previously deployed in a collision.

1. PRECAUTION
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.




3. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH
a. Disconnect the front airbag sensor LH connector.

NOTE: Disconnect the connector with the sensor assembly installed.

b. Remove the 2 nuts and front airbag sensor LH.

INSTALLATION

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

NOTE:
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
- Never reuse the front airbag sensor involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
- If the front airbag sensor center 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 center, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
- After installing, shake the front airbag sensor to check that there is no looseness.




1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS LH
a. Install the front airbag sensors LH with the 2 nuts.

Torque: 17.5 N.m (179 kgf.cm, 13ft.lbf)

b. Connect the front airbag sensor connectors.

2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Some system need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.

4. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT