Hitting out a front bumper, any sensors?

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Grapes
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Hitting out a front bumper, any sensors?

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I rear ended someone, my front bumper centre is pushed back about a half in behind the face of the hedlights, if i go behind and start hitting will i trip an airbag sensor r something?

Srry for the bad typing, im on my phone on break, ill be doing this when im home tn. Not taking it to a body shop, cars not worth it

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Re: Hitting out a front bumper, any sensors?

Post by harofreak00 »

The airbag sensor is located low on the framerail, and behind the radiator/fans assembly. You don't need to worry about it.
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