Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
6. Turn the ignition OFF.
7. WARNING: Prep the vehicle for Crash Zone Sensor replacement as follows:
The following are VERY IMPORTANT to prevent unexpected air bag deployment.
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Remove the ignition key / Intelligent Key from the cabin of the vehicle and set aside, away from the vehicle (this will prevent accidentally turning the
ignition ON).
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Make sure the ignition remains OFF until after the new sensor is completely installed.
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Make sure no one is in the vehicle cabin and no one enters the vehicle cabin until after the sensor is completely installed.
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Wait for all control units to "power down" (at least 1 minute) before continuing.
8. Locate the Crash Zone Sensor (see Figure 2).
9. Remove the 2 Crash Zone Sensor nuts shown in Figure 3.
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Discard these nuts. They will not be reused.
10. Remove the Crash Zone Sensor Cover.