Front Door Impact Sensor: Installation

1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
   • Front door impact sensor is damaged.
   • Connector is damaged.
2. Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
3. Check that the battery ground terminal is disconnected.
   WARNING:

   • After disconnecting the battery ground terminal, do not start the work before waiting for 60 seconds.
   • If the work is performed before disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the airbag may be activated just by the impact applied to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH itself. Make sure to confirm the battery ground terminal is disconnected before starting the work.
4. Insert the connector to the direction of the arrow in the figure and connect it to the front door impact sensor ASSY RH.
   CAUTION: When engaging the connector, insert it straight taking care not to twist it.
   NOTE: When the connector is connected, it makes a clicking sound.

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5. Insert the pin section (counter rotation part) into the body hole, and install the front door impact sensor ASSY RH with a nut.

   Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf} 

   CAUTION:

   • Do not reuse the front door impact sensor ASSY RH, if strong impact (such as dropping) is applied to it during the work.
   • Set the pin section (counter rotation part) to the body hole securely.
   • The pin section (counter rotation part) is easily damaged. When tightening the bolt, hold the front door impact sensor ASSY RH by hand.
6. Check the installed front door impact sensor ASSY RH for looseness.

Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf}