Front Impact Severity Sensor: Removal

WARNING: If a vehicle has been in a crash, inspect the restraints control module (RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM and sensors must be installed whether or not the airbags have deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module fuse is removed and the ignition is on.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1.

Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - With Intelligent Access (IA) or Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - Without Intelligent Access (IA) .

2.

NOTE: Index-mark the LH CAC tube for installation.

For the RH side and vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine.

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3.

For LH side, remove the ACL. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

4.

Remove the front impact severity sensor bolt, disconnect the front impact severity sensor electrical connector and remove the front impact severity sensor.