Front Airbag Sensor: Installation

HINT:

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

Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Front Airbag Sensor

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1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR 
   1. Check that the engine switch is off.
   2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
      CAUTION: After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
   3. Connect the connector.
   4. Install the front airbag sensor with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • If the front airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
      • When installing the front airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
      Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Front Airbag Sensor

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   5. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the front airbag sensor.
2. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY 
4. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  (See INSTALLATION )
5. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 
6. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
   1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
9. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT  (See ADJUSTMENT )
10. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a tester)  (See ADJUSTMENT )
11. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a screen)  (See ADJUSTMENT )
12. HEADLIGHT AIMING INSPECTION  (See ADJUSTMENT )
13. HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT  (See ADJUSTMENT )
14. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIM  (See ADJUSTMENT )
15. PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING  (See ADJUSTMENT )
16. FOG LIGHT AIMING INSPECTION  (See ADJUSTMENT )
17. FOG LIGHT ADJUSTMENT  (See ADJUSTMENT )
18. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (See INITIALIZATION ).

       HINT:

       Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.