Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR - REMOVAL

  • HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION
  • CAUTION:
  • Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing .
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
Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for 4GR-FSE)
Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 5 clips and side cover.

5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for 2AD-FHV)
Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 4 clips and side cover.

6. REPLACE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH
Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.

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

7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

  • HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips

Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.

Remove the bolt and 10 screws.

Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.

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

Disconnect the connector and remove the front bumper assembly.

8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.

Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 3 bolts.

Disengage the headlight bracket pin and remove the headlight assembly.

9. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
Front Airbag Sensor - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Disconnect the connector from the front airbag sensor LH.