Front Sub Sensor: Installation

CAUTION:

If the airbag has been activated, replace the front sub sensor assembly with a new part.
Do not reuse the bolt and nut.

Always replace with the specified new bolts and nuts.

When installing the sensor, insert the set pin on the backside of the sensor into the hole on the body side securely.
After the installation of headlight assembly, be sure to perform headlight beam adjustment.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new part.
- Front sub sensor damage
- Connector damage
- Sensor cover plate deformation or damage
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Install the bumper face so that the under cover front end (b) comes inside the front bumper face (a).

Fig 1: Caution For Installing Bumper Face
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Tightening torque:

Front sub sensor: 13 N.m (1.33 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Headlight assembly: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Adjust the fog light beam. (Model with fog light) Refer to FOG LIGHT AIMING .