Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Without Advanced Air Bag
Forward-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. Disconnect forward-sensor connector sliding connector outer (2) as shown.
4. Remove forward-sensor bolts (1) and forward-sensor (2).
Installation
Reference: Forward-Sensor Inspection:Except Advanced Air Bag
CAUTION: Proper operation of forward-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. Apply thread lock cement to mounting bolts thread. Install forward-sensor (1) on bracket and tighten mounting bolt (2) to specified torque.
"A": Thread lock cement 99000-32100Thread Lock Cement 1305
Tightening torque
Forward-sensor mounting bolt a: 11 N-m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)