Restraints

Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Repair Procedures

10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
010203040507.96N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  2. Left side - Remove the headlamp assembly. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Headlamps") Right side - Remove the washer reservoir. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Front Washer Motor")
  3. Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).
  4. Remove the front impact sensor (FIS) mounting nut (B).

Installation

  1. Install a new front impact sensor.
  2. Tighten the front impact sensor mounting nut.

    Tightening torque: 6.8 ~ 7.9 N·m

  3. Connect the front impact sensor connector.
  4. Left side - Install the headlamp assembly. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Headlamp") Right side - Install the washer reservoir. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Front Washer Motor")
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. After installing the front impact sensor, check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for about six seconds and then go off.

Test yourself

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