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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint front end sensor. Before applying power to the front end sensor make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1 .
  2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
    3. Fig 1: View of CPA, Front End Sensor Wiring Harness Connector, Front End Sensor, Front End Sensor Mounting Fastener, and Key Hole Slot
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  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (5) from the front end sensor wiring harness connector (4).
  4. Disconnect the front end sensor wiring harness connector (4) from the front end sensor (1).
    5. IMPORTANT: The front end sensor mounting fastener (3) has left handed threads.
  5. Through the access hole located in the bottom of the lower tie bar, loosen the front end sensor mounting fastener (3).
  6. Remove the front end sensor (1) from the lower tie bar by lifting upward and sliding rearward out of the key hole slot (2).
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