Front Airbag Sensor Removal

Restraints. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Supplemental Restraint System. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for 4GR-FSE)

  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for 2AD-FHV)

  6. REPLACE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH

  7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

Front Airbag Sensor -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Click here).


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.


3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 11 clips and cool air intake duct seal.



4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for 4GR-FSE)


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Remove the 5 clips and side cover.



5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for 2AD-FHV)


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 4 clips and side cover.



6. REPLACE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a clip remover, separate the clip on the rubber portion of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the front upper fender protector LH.

  1. Disengage the 3 clips and the claw to remove the front upper fender protector LH.



7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

    HINT:
    1. Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips

  1. Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.

  1. Remove the bolt and 10 screws.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 5 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

    HINT:
    Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  1. Disconnect the headlight washer hose. (w/ headlight cleaner system)

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the front bumper assembly.



8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Front Airbag Sensor Removal

  1. Remove the 3 bolts.

  1. Disengage the headlight bracket pin and remove the headlight assembly.



9. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and front airbag sensor from the body.

  1. Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor LH.