Front Airbag Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus RX 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

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

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and the front airbag sensor LH.
2. Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor LH.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Front Airbag Sensor LH Bolts
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