M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Crash Zone Sensor
CRASH ZONE SENSOR
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
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Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least 3 minutes.
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Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.
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Do not use old fixing nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
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Do not make an impact to the crash zone sensor by dropping etc. Replace the crash zone sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an
impact.
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Replace the crash zone sensor of deployed SRS driver air bag and deployed SRS front passenger air bag.
1. Remove the crash zone sensor.
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Remove the front grille.
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Remove the crash zone sensor fixing nuts.
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Disconnect the crash zone sensor harness connector.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage the crash zone sensor harness.
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In case that malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, reset by the self-diagnosis function and delete the memory by
CONSULT-III.
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In case that malfunction is still detected after the above operation, perform self-diagnosis to repair malfunctions.
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After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp. Refer to SRS-22, "SRS Operation
Check (USER MODE)". See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated
Procedures