Front Airbag Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 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 described below are for the LH side.

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Read PRECAUTION thoroughly before servicing .
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Airbag Sensor LH Bolts
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2. Disengage the 2 claws and the front airbag sensor LH.
3. Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor LH.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Airbag Sensor LH Outer Housing
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002