SX4 4WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Forward Impact-Sensor Removal and Installation
Except Advanced Air Bag
Forward Impact-Sensor Removal and Installation
WARNING: During service procedures, be very careful when handling a sensor.
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Never strike or jar a sensor.
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A sensor and mounting bracket bolts must be carefully torqued to assure proper operation. Under loose connection, it could cause
improper operation of the air bag system.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system referring to Disabling Air Bag System:Except advanced Air Bag.
3. Remove front bumper referring to Front Bumper and Rear Bumper Components.
4. Disconnect forward impact-sensor connector (1) sliding connector outer (2) as shown.
5. Remove forward impact-sensor bolt (3) and forward impact-sensor (4) from driver side apron side member (5).
INSTALLATION
Reference: Forward Impact-Sensor Inspection:Except advanced Air Bag
CAUTION: Proper operation of forward impact-sensor requires sensor be rigidly attached to vehicle structure and that the arrow on sensor
be pointing toward the front of the vehicle.
1. Check that none of the following faulty conditions exists.
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Bend, deformity or rust of front panel.
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Foreign matter on mating surface of sensor.
2. Install forward impact-sensor (1) to driver side apron side member (3) and tighten mounting bolt (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Forward impact-sensor mounting bolt (a): 9 Nm (0.9 kg.m, 6.5 lbf.ft)
