1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE FROMBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from
the time the ignition switch is turned to the ªLOCKº posi-
tion and the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected
from the battery.
(See page RS±2)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
(See page BO±12)
3. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the bolt, the nut and the sensor.
4. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Install the sensor with the arrow on the sensor facing toward the front of the vehicle.
Torque: 25 N Vm (260 kgf Vcm, 19 ft Vlbf)
NOTICE:
w Make sure the sensor is installed to the specified torque.
w If the sensor has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents
or other defects in the case, brackets or c onnector,
replace the sensor is removed, always replace the set bolt
and the nut with new one.
w The sensor set bolt and the nut have been anti±rust
treated. When the sensor is removed, always replace the
set bolt and the nut with new ones.
w After installation, shake the sensor to check that there is
no looseness.
w 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 diagnosis system.
w Check that the dimensions of the body where the front
airbag sensor is installed match those in the body
dimension drawings in the BODY section.
(The SRS may malfunction, or may not work, if the
dimensions of the sensor mount is not correct.)
5. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
6. CONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM FRONT AIRBAG SENSORRS±43
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