FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR > REMOVAL

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CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (Click here).



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.



2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV)


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  1. Disconnect the connector and 2 wire harness clamps.
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    *1
    		Wire harness clamp
    *2
    		Clamp

  1. Loosen the hose clamp and separate the air cleaner hose.

  1. Disengage the 2 clamps and 2 claws and remove the air cleaner cap.



3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV)


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  1. Remove the air cleaner filter element.



4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV)


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  1. Remove the 3 bolts and the air cleaner case.



5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH


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  1. Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad.



6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH


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  1. Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad.



7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER


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  1. Apply protective tape, as shown in the illustration.
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    *1
    		Protective tape



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  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 pin hold clips.

    HINT:
    Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.



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  1. Remove the 5 clips.



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  1. Remove the 4 screws.



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  1. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper cover.

  1. Disconnect the connectors.

    HINT:
    If the vehicle is equipped with fog lights, disconnect the connector.



8. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT ABSORBER


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  1. Disengage the 7 claws and remove the radiator support absorber.



9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER


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  1. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.



10. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL


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  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator side air seal.



11. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 side.



12. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH

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.



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  1. Disconnect the airbag connector.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not disconnect the airbag connector by pulling the wire harness.
    2. Release the lock without holding the upper side of CPA.

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    *1
    		Housing
    *2
    		CPA
    *3
    		Primary Locked State

    1. While pushing the housing, slide only the CPA backward (from its provisionally locked state).

    2. Detach the connector while pushing the housing in the provisionally locked state.



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    3. After detaching the connector, confirm that the CPA protrudes beyond the rear of the housing.

  1. Remove the bolt and remove the front airbag sensor.



13. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH

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.



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  1. Disconnect the airbag connector.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not disconnect the airbag connector by pulling the wire harness.
    2. Release the lock without holding the upper side of CPA.

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    *1
    		Housing
    *2
    		CPA
    *3
    		Primary Locked State

    1. While pushing the housing, slide only the CPA backward (from its provisionally locked state).

    2. Detach the connector while pushing the housing in the provisionally locked state.



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    3. After detaching the connector, confirm that the CPA protrudes beyond the rear of the housing.



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  1. Remove the nut and remove the front airbag sensor.