Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]: Driver-side: Notes

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Bend back the front over fender. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Cover Bolts
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Remove the cover.
Remove the bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Crash Zone Sensor Bolt
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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/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspect ion of the system. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)] .)