Front Center

Removal

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

NOTE: To repair stripped center sensor retaining screws, replace screw using an 8 mm screw, Part No. N802455-S190. Tighten to 13-17 Nm (10-12 lb-ft).

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and backup power supply.
2. Loosen fascia and radiator. Loosen condenser, if equipped.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly.





4. Disconnect center front sensor electrical connector and disconnect wiring retainer.
5. Remove three screws retaining center front sensor to radiator. Remove sensor from vehicle.

Installation
1. Position front center sensor with arrow on top pointing toward front of vehicle and secure to radiator support with four retaining screws. Tighten screws to 7.0-12.6 Nm (5.1-9.0 lb-ft).
2. Connect front center sensor wire lead connector to wiring assembly connector and connect wiring retainer.
3. Tighten condenser if equipped. Tighten radiator and fascia retaining fasteners.
4. Install air cleaner assembly.
5. Connect backup power supply and battery ground cable.
6. Verify air bag indicator.