Front Acceleration Sensor: Removal

REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOLDING (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ACCELERATION SENSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the sensor connector
2. Remove the bolt and acceleration sensor with bracket from the instrument panel reinforcement.
  NOTE:
  - Avoid any impact to the acceleration sensor.
  - Do not drop the acceleration sensor. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
  - The acceleration sensor removed from the vehicle must not be placed upside down.
    
    Fig 1: Locating Acceleration Sensor Bracket Bolt
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