Front Door Impact Sensor: Removal
CAUTION:
- Before handling the airbag system components, refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- When the front door impact sensor is removed, always replace it with a new front door impact sensor. If it is reused, sealing capability on the contacting surface of door panel may be insufficient and impact pressure may not be detected correctly.
- Operate the power window switch to close the front door glass.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the 12V engine restart battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the trim panel - front door. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>DOOR TRIM>REMOVAL>FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the sealing cover. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>SEALING COVER>REMOVAL .
- Remove the front door impact sensor.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the front door impact sensor if it is once removed. Be sure to replace the front door impact sensor with a new part.
- The nuts cannot be removed from the front door impact sensor. Do not remove the mounting nuts.
- Remove the plate - door UPR (a).CAUTION: If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new part because the panel assembly - front door may be deformed.
- Loosen the nuts, and remove the front door impact sensor with the claws (b) pressed.
- Disconnect the airbag connector and remove the front door impact sensor. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>FRONT DOOR IMPACT SENSOR .