Front Airbag Sensor: Installation

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH 
   1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
   2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
      CAUTION: After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
   3. Install the front airbag sensor LH with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • If the front airbag sensor LH has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
      • When installing the front airbag sensor LH, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
        Fig 1: Locating Front Airbag Sensor LH Bolt

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   4. Connect the connector to the front airbag sensor LH.
   5. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the front airbag sensor LH.
2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
3. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
   1. Perform initialization.

      HINT:

      Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.

4. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
   1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).