Sensor - Impact Accelerometer - Front Bumper - LH - Remove And Replace: Removal

This procedure is for vehicles produced on or after February 26, 2019. For vehicles produced before February 26, 2019, see SENSOR - IMPACT - FRONT - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
3. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
4. Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace) .
5. Remove the HEPA filter inlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Inlet (Remove and Replace) .
6. Remove the HEPA filter outlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Outlet (Remove and Replace) .
7. Turn off the vehicle power from the touchscreen.
8. Disconnect the First Responder Loop and 12V battery negative terminal.
9. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install) .
10. Disconnect the electrical commentary from the LH front bumper impact accelerometer sensor.

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11. Remove and discard the nyloc nut that attaches the LH front bumper impact accelerometer sensor to the vehicle (torque 10 N.m), and then remove the sensor.

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