08/12/2022 08:32:19

Sensor - Impact - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 20200302

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Warning
To avoid personal injury, observe all relevant safety precautions before removing or testing any SRS components.
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Note
In the event of an airbag or seat belt tensioner deployment, certain airbag and seat belt components must be replaced, and other components must be inspected for damage. Refer to SRS Inspection and Component Replacement for a specific list of items that must be inspected and replaced.

Removal

This procedure is for vehicles produced before February 26, 2019. For vehicles produced on or after February 26, 2019, see See Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - Front Bumper - LH (Remove and Replace).

  1. Remove the HEPA filter outlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Outlet (Remove and Replace).
  2. Disconnect 12V power and the first responder loop. See Disconnect 12V Power.
  3. Remove the underhood storage unit:
  4. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector.
  5. Loosen the screw that secures the impact sensor to the front carrier (torque 6 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    The screw is left-hand threaded / reverse threaded. However, when the screw is being loosened from the tip (as opposed to the head), it functions the same as a normal screw.
  6. Remove the front impact sensor.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

If the component was replaced due to an internal failure:
  1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  2. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
  3. In Toolbox 3, click Dashboards > Service Tools > DTCs, and then select SDM or RCM depending on the vehicle Restraint Control Type.
  4. Click Read DTCs to display the DTCs.
  5. Power cycle the vehicle.
  6. Click Clear DTCs to clear the DTCs.
  7. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle.