Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Pedestrian Deployment
The following Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system components must be replaced following a pedestrian deployment:
- Right and left EPP hood hinge actuators
- Right and left active hood hinges
- Right and left cowl top hood hinge caps
- Hood panel
Following three EPP deployments the Electronic Pedestrian Protection Module (EPPM) will log a DEPLOYMENT DATA RECORD FULL Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). This DTC cannot be overwritten or cleared. In this instance, the EPPM must also be replaced with a new unit.
The following components must be closely inspected, then replaced if any damage is visually evident following a pedestrian deployment:
- EPP impact sensors
- EPP impact sensor wiring
- Front bumper energy absorber foam material (inspect for compression, cracks and any other signs of deformation or deterioration)
- Front bumper support beam (reinforcement)
- Front fascia
- Front fascia brackets
- Hood latch/secondary catch unit
- Hood latch striker
- Pedestrian bar (see NOTE )
- In order to guarantee continued Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system integrity, the active hood hinges and hood panel MUST be replaced following three EPP deployments, regardless of how the active hood is deployed or the results of any visual inspection.
- The pedestrian bar MUST be inspected and replaced if visually damaged following ANY frontal vehicle impact, regardless of whether the active hood is deployed or how the impact occurred.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.