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FRONT IMPACT SENSORS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Furthermore, the disconnected battery terminal should be covered with tape to insulate it. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the front impact sensor. If faulty, replace it. Do not drop or subject the front impact sensor to impact or vibration. If denting, cracking, deformation, or rust are discovered in the front impact sensor, replace it with a new front impact sensor. Discard the old one. After deployment of an air bag, replace the front impact sensor with a new one.
Pre-removal Operation Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. Disconnect the Negative Battery Terminal.
<2000>
|  |  | Removal steps
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | • | Front bumper assembly (Refer to GROUP 51 - Front bumper assembly ). <vehicles for 2000-DOHC>
|  | 1. | Front impact sensor (RH)
|  | 2. | Front under cover (LH)
|  | 3. | Front impact sensor (LH)
|  |  | Installation steps
| >>A<< | • | Pre-installation inspection
| >>B<< | 3. | Front impact sensor (LH)
|  | 2. | Front under cover (LH)
| >>B<< | 1. | Front impact sensor (RH)
|  | • | Front bumper assembly (Refer to GROUP 51 - Front bumper assembly ). <vehicles for 2000-DOHC>
|  | • | Connect the negative battery terminal.
| >>C<< | • | Post-installation inspection
NOTE: The figure on the left indicates the left front impact sensor.
<2400>
|  |  | Removal step
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | 1. | Front impact sensor
|  |  | Installation steps
| >>A<< | • | Pre-installation inspection
| >>B<< | 1. | Front impact sensor
|  | • | Negative battery cable connection
| >>C<< | • | Post-installation inspection
NOTE: The figure on the left indicates the left front impact sensor.
| INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
| >>A<<PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION When the new front impact sensor refer to the previous item "INSPECTION."
| >>B<<FRONT IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION WARNING The SRS may not activate properly if a front impact sensor is not installed properly. Securely connect the connector. Position the front impact sensor facing toward the front of the vehicle as shown by the arrow on the label, and install it securely.
| >>C<<POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION Connect the negative battery cable. Turn the ignition key to "ON" position.
| Does the SRS warning lamp illuminate for about 7 seconds, and then remain extinguished for at least 5 seconds after turning OFF? If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to).

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