Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Disconnecting front crash sensor connector or removing sensor with ignition switch in ON position can cause air bags and pretensioners to deploy. Always disable air bag system prior to disconnecting or removing crash sensor.

Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Remove bolt and front crash sensor cover. Disconnect front crash sensor electrical connector. Remove bolt and front crash sensor. See Fig 1 .
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten front crash sensor bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Crash Sensor

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