Front Impact Severity Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Impact Severity Sensor

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper 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. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system SRS components whether or not the air bag is deployed.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

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.

NOTE: 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.

Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .

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

CAUTION: If the hood latch support bracket is damaged in any way that would affect the way the front impact severity sensor mounts to its original manufactured position, a new hood latch support bracket must be installed.

NOTE: The front impact severity sensor is mounted to the hood latch support bracket.

Remove the front impact severity sensor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

NOTE: Make sure the hood latch support bracket and front impact severity sensor mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.

Remove the front impact severity sensor and disconnect the electrical connector.
- When installing the front impact severity sensor, align the locators on the front impact severity sensor to the holes of the hood latch support bracket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .