Front Impact Severity Sensor

FRONT IMPACT SEVERITY SENSOR

Removal

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Install and correctly position a new sensor and any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
- The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

All vehicles
1. Depower the system. Service and Repair

Taurus vehicles only







2. With the hood open, remove the pin-type retainers and the grille assembly.

All vehicles







3. Remove the front impact severity sensor.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Disconnect the electrical connector.
3 Remove the front impact severity sensor with bracket.

Installation

All vehicles







1. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag front impact severity sensor retaining bolt is critical for correct system operation.

Install the front crash sensor.
1 Position the front impact severity sensor with bracket.
2 Install the bolts.
3 Connect the front impact severity sensor.

Taurus vehicles only







2. Position the grille assembly and install the pin-type retainers.

All vehicles
3. Repower the system. Service and Repair