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Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Repair Procedures

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
010203040509.87N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  • Removal of the airbag must be performed in accordance with the precautions/procedures described earlier.
  • Before disconnecting the front impact sensor connector, disconnect the front airbag connector(s).
  • Do not turn the ignition ON or connect the battery cable when replacing the front impact sensor.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  2. Remove the air duct (A).
  3. Loosen the mounting bolt of the upper radiator hose (A).
  4. Remove the radiator mounting bracket (B).
  5. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).
  6. Loosen the mounting nut of the frontal impact sensor (B) and remove the frontal impact sensor.

Installation

  • Do not turn the ignition ON or touch the battery cable when replacing the front impact sensor.
  1. Install a new front impact sensor.
  2. Tighten the front impact sensor mounting nut.

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N·m

  3. Connect the front impact sensor connector.
  4. Install the radiator mounting bracket.

    Tightening torque: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N·m

  5. Tighten the mounting bolt of the upper radiator hose.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. After installing the front impact sensor, check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.

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