For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor harness connector located at the top of the frame (1).
- Remove the bolts (2).
- Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor (3) from the cradle.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Remove any dirt, grease, or other impurities from the mounting surface.
- Install the front end discriminating sensor horizontally to the top of the frame.
- Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
- Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor mounting fasteners (2).
- Perform the following steps in order to complete the first fastener repair:
- Perform the following steps, if needed, in order to complete a second fastener repair:
- Connect the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor harness connector to the sensor.
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten fastener to 6.5 N·m (58 lb in).
Important: The following procedures should be utilized in the event that sensor mounting holes or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the sensor may no longer be properly mounted.
| 5.1. | Remove and discard the improperly installed rivet. |
| 5.2. | Reattach the sensor with a new rivet. |
| 6.1. | Remove the improperly installed rivet. |
| 6.2. | Enlarge the mounting holes in the lower radiator support to 9.0 mm (0.35 in). |
| 6.3. | Insert and properly seat the rivnut. |
| 6.4. | Install the screw to the sensor. |
Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 6.5 N·m (58 lb in).
