Installation

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR: INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.
HINT: The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides, unless otherwise specified.

1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR






(a) Engage the guide and install the airbag sensor with the nut.
Torque: 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 in-lbf)
- Do not use a front airbag sensor that has been dropped.
- Do not subject the front airbag sensor to any impact or force.

(b) Confirm that the ignition switch is turned off.
NOTICE:
- Do not use a front airbag sensor that has been dropped.
- Do not subject the front airbag sensor to any impact or force.

(c) Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected.
CAUTION:
- Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(d) Connect the airbag connector.





(1) Check that the CPA is in the provisionally locked state.





(2) Push the CPA until it makes a click sound.
- Engage the connector by pushing it straight.
- Hold the CPA when engaging the connector.
- Do not engage the CPA while pressing the CPA upper portion, otherwise, the half connection prevention mechanism will not function.
(3) Confirm that the rear side of the housing and the CPA rear surface are tightly fitted together.
(e) Confirm that there is no looseness by shaking the front airbag sensor.
2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
3. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
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