Front Impact Sensor Replacement: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
- Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector, the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ), and both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors (see step 6 on DISCONNECTING SYSTEM CONNECTORS ).
- Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- On the driver's side, loosen the intake resonator rear mounting bolts to gain access to the impact sensor.
- On the passenger's side, remove the windshield washer reservoir (see WASHER RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT ) to gain access to the impact sensor.
- Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness 2P connector (A), and using a TORX T30 bit, remove the two TORX bolts (B), then remove the front impact sensor (C).