Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
- Remove off road skid plate, if equipped.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor harness connector.
- Disconnect the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor harness connector from the sensor.
- Drill out the mounting rivets.
- Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor from the vehicle.
- Perform the following steps in order to complete the first fastener repair:
- Remove and discard the improperly installed rivet.
- Reattach sensor with new rivet.
- Perform the following steps in order to complete the second fastener repair:
- Remove the improperly installed rivet.
- Enlarge the mounting holes (1) in the lower radiator support to 9.0 mm (0.35 in).
- Insert and properly seat the rivnut.
- Install sensor with screw.
Tighten: Tighten fasteners to 8.0 N.m (71 lb in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
The following procedures should be utilized in the event that sensor mounting holes or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the sensor can no longer be properly mounted.