Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
2. Remove the front bumper.

   (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER ")

3. Separate the radiator support upper member (A) after loosening the bolts.
   Fig 1: Separating Radiator Support Upper Member

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4. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A) and then remove the front impact sensor (B) after loosening the nut.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Impact Sensor Connector

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Installation 

1. Tighten the front impact sensor mounting nut (B) and then connect the front impact sensor (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

   Fig 3: Tightening Front Impact Sensor Mounting Nut

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2. Install the radiator support upper member (A) after loosening the bolts.
   Fig 4: Installing Radiator Support Upper Member

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3. Install the front bumper.

   (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER ")

4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
5. After installing the Front Impact Sensor, confirm proper system operation:
   • Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.