Front Impact Sensor Replacement: Installation

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Install the front impact sensor (A) with a new TORX bolt (B), then connect the engine compartment wire harness 2P connector (C) to the front impact sensor.

Fig 1: Engine Compartment Wire Harness 2P Connector, Front Impact Sensor And TORX Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).
Clear any DTCs with the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
Confirm proper SRS operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.