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Front Impact Severity Sensor

Fig 1: Front Impact Severity Sensor Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
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PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Item Part Number Description
1 - LH and RH front impact severity sensor electrical connectors (part of 14290)
2 14B345 LH and RH front impact severity sensors
3 W505256 LH and RH front impact severity sensor bolts
WARNING: If a vehicle has been in a crash, inspect the restraints control module (RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM  and sensors must be installed whether or not the air bags have deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. Depower the SRS  . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in the General Procedures portion of this service information.
  2. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
  3. Disconnect the effected front impact severity sensor electrical connector.
  4. NOTE: Make sure the hood latch bracket and front impact severity sensor mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
    NOTE: Note the position of the locator tab on the front impact severity sensor for correct installation.
  5. Remove the effected bolt and front impact severity sensor.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  7. Repower the SRS  . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in the General Procedures portion of this service information.