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Front Impact Sensor (FIS)

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8steps
~48min
3/5difficulty
0102030405043N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Description and Operation

Description

  • The Front Impact Sensor (FIS) is located in the Front End Module (FEM). It is a remote sensor that detects acceleration forces from a collision at its mounting location. The primary function of the FIS is to report collisions immediately. The FIS sends acceleration data to the SRSCM.

  • It is a remote sensor that detects acceleration forces from a collision at its mounting location.

  • The primary function of the FIS is to report collisions immediately. The FIS sends acceleration data to the SRSCM.

Components and Components Location

COMPONENTS LOCATION

1. Front Impact Sensor (FIS)

repair procedures

expansion

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.

  2. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).

  3. Loosen the front impact sensor mounting bolt (A).

Installation

  1. Install a new front impact sensor.

  2. Tighten the front impact sensor mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 3.0 – 4 N·m

  3. Connect the front impact sensor.

  4. Reconnect the battery negative (-) cable.

  5. Perform a functional check after installing the front impact sensor:

    • Turn the ignition on; the SRS indicator should illuminate for 6 seconds during initialization, and then go off.

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