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Front Sub Sensor: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  2. Remove the front bumper face assembly.
    1. Remove the clips, turn over the front mud guard, and disconnect the fog light connector. (Model with fog light)
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Fog Light Connector
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    2. Remove the clips at the upper side of the bumper.
    3. Remove the clips from the fender.
    4. Remove the clips at the lower side of bumper.
      Fig 2: Locating Lower Side Of Bumper Clips
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    5. Detach the flange section on the bumper face side from the bracket side front UPR.
    CAUTION: Do not pull forcibly. It may damage the flange sections of the bumper face.
    Fig 3: Removing Flange Section On Bumper Face Side
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    NOTE: Pushing up the lower side (a) of the fog light, remove from (b) to (e).

    Detach the opposite side in the same manner.

  3. Remove the headlight assembly.
    1. Remove the fender cover assembly UPR.
      1. Remove the clip.
      2. Release the claws of the fender cover assembly UPR by pulling it forward and remove the fender cover.
      Fig 4: Removing Fender Cover
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    2. Remove the headlight assembly.
      NOTE: When removing the RH headlight, remove the air intake duct.
      Fig 5: Locating Headlight Assembly Bolts
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      1. Remove the bolts and clips, and pull out the headlight assembly to the front of the vehicle.
        Fig 6: Locating Headlight Assembly Bolts And Clips
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      2. Disconnect the connector and remove the headlight assembly.
      • RH headlight connector
        Fig 7: Identifying RH Headlight Assembly Connector
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      • LH headlight connector
      Fig 8: Identifying LH Headlight Assembly Connector
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  4. Remove the front sub sensor assembly.
    1. Remove the bolt, and remove the sensor cover plate.
      Fig 9: Locating Sensor Cover Plate Bolt
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    2. Remove the front sub sensor by removing the bolt and disconnect the connector.
      • LH side

        Holding outer part of the slide lock, pull it in the direction of arrow.

      • RH side
        1. Push the lock arm.
        2. Holding outer part, pull it one step in the direction of arrow.
        3. Push the lock arm again.
        4. Holding outer part, pull it in the direction of arrow to disconnect the connector.
        Fig 10: Pulling Slide Lock
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