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Front Center Sensor

Removal

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY.TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

NOTE: To repair stripped air bag sensor retaining hardware, use nut and washer assembly part no. W620397-S36 and screw part no. N806327-S190. Tighten to 9.0-12.6 N.m (7-9 lb-ft). To repair stripped sensor bracket retaining hardware, use self tapping screw part no. N802455-S190. Tighten to 4.5-6.1 N.m (3-4 lb-ft).


1. Disconnect battery ground cable and backup power supply.
2. Remove or loosen RH radiator clamp and air filter assembly.







3. Disconnect center front sensor electrical connector and wiring locator.
4. Remove two screws retaining center front sensor to bracket. Remove sensor from vehicle.

Installation
1. Position front center sensor with arrow pointing toward front of vehicle and secure to mounting bracket with two retaining screws. Tighten screws to 9-14 N.m (7-10 lb-ft).
2. Connect front center sensor wire lead connector to wiring assembly connector and install wiring locator.
3. Install filter assembly and radiator clamp.
4. Connect backup power supply and battery ground cable.
5. Verify air bag indicator.