FRONT IMPACT SENSORS
 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
   
  1. Does the SRS warning lamp illuminate for about 7 seconds, and then remain extinguished for at least 5 seconds after turning OFF?
  1. If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to).
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