Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
- 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.
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.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor mounting fasteners
(2).
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.
- Perform the following steps in order to complete the first fastener repair:
5.1. | Remove and discard the improperly installed rivet. |
5.2. | Reattach the sensor with a new rivet. |
- Perform the following steps, if needed, in order to complete a second
fastener repair:
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).
- 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
.