Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]: Notes

WARNING:

Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the crash zone sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ).

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the bolt.

Fig 1: Driver, Passenger Side Crash Zone Sensor, Connector And Bolt With Torque Specifications
Disconnect the connector. (See CONNECTOR DISCONNECT NOTE ).
Remove the crash zone sensor.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ).