Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283- / -G284-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

There is a risk of injury if the engine starts automatically in vehicles with the Start/Stop System.

For vehicles with an activated Start/Stop system (recognized by a signal in the instrument cluster), the engine can be started automatically if needed.
Make sure that the start/stop system is deactivated when working on the vehicle (turn off the ignition, turn on the ignition when necessary).

-- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Remove the front wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the front wheel spoiler. Refer to FRONT WHEEL SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and the front airbag crash sensor -3-.

-- Pull out connector lock -4- -arrow- and press down, disconnect harness connector -1- at the crash sensor.