Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179- / Front Passenger Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G180-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Follow the safety precautions for front side airbag crash sensors (pressure sensors). Refer to FRONT SIDE AIRBAG CRASH SENSORS (PRESSURE SENSORS) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Connector & Connector Lock

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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 pin, for example.

-- Pull out the connector lock -2- and push down in direction of -arrow-, disconnect the connector -1- on the crash sensor.

-- Release the locking mechanism -2- and turn the retainer -1- for the crash sensor approximately 45° counterclockwise in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Disengage the side airbag crash sensor -3- from the door and remove.