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Pedestrian Impact Detection Sensor Replacement - Front Upper Beam

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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the pedestrian impact detection system. Refer to Pedestrian Impact Detection System Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia energy absorber. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement (CTS)Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement (CTS-V) .
  3. Separate the two halves of the front bumper fascia energy absorber.
1 Pedestrian Impact Detection Sensor
Procedure 
Carefully remove the pedestrian impact detection sensor from the front half of the front bumper fascia energy absorber.
NOTE:
  • Inspect the absorber / EA foam for any cracks or damage and inspect pedestrian sensor tube for any cuts or puncture holes.
  • Replace absorber or sensor system if any damage is found. This can cause faulty readings with the pedestrian impact sensor.
  • The pedestrian sensor is a press fit into the front half of the absorber.