Front Airbag Sensor: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION 
   CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/o Front Spoiler)  (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Spoiler)  (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER  (See DISASSEMBLY )
6. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR 
   1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
   2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
   3. Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor.
      NOTE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
   4. Remove the bolt and disengage the pin, and remove the front airbag sensor.
   NOTE: Loosen the bolt while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.
   Fig 1: Locating Front Airbag Sensor Bolts

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