Removal and Installation

Front Airbag Sensor:

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON position, DTCs will be recorded.
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
- Never reuse the sensor involved in a collision when the SRS has deployed.
- Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.




1. LH:
REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Remove the air cleaner hose.
b. Remove the air cleaner cap.
c. Remove the air filter.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner case.
e. Disconnect the connector.

NOTE: Disconnect the connector with sensor assembly installed.

f. Remove the 2 bolts and front airbag sensor LH.




2. RH:
REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Remove the 5 clips and upper front fender apron seal.
b. Disconnect the connector.

NOTE: Disconnect the connector with sensor assembly installed.

c. Remove the 2 bolts and front airbag sensor RH.

INSTALLATION




1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH AND RH
a. Install the front airbag sensors with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

b. Connect the front airbag sensor connector.

NOTE:
- Connection of the connector is done after the sensor assembly has been installed.
- Make sure the sensor is installed with the specified torque.
- If the sensor has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, brackets or connector, replace the removed sensor with a new one.
- The front sensor is equipped with an electrical connection check mechanism. Be sure to lock this mechanism securely when connecting the connector. If the connector is not securely locked, a malfunction code will be detected by the diagnostic system.

HINT: Install the front airbag sensor with the arrow on the sensor facing toward the front of the vehicle.




2. INSTALL HEAD LIGHT
Install head lights with the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE
Install the air cleaner case with the 2 bolts.

4. INSTALL AIR FILTER
5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP
6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE

7. INSTALL UPPER FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL
Install the upper front fender apron seal with the 5 clips.