Impact Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For this vehicle line, the SRS uses up to 6 satellite sensors in addition to the RCM. The RCM is mounted to the center tunnel beneath the console (if equipped) or front center seat. All vehicles have 2 front impact severity sensors located in the front of the vehicle, mounted on the radiator support. The first row impact sensors (side restraints sensor 1) are mounted in each of the front doors behind the trim panel, the second row impact sensors (side restraints sensor 2, Crew Cab and SuperCab) are located on each C-pillar. The driver/passenger front door side impact sensor are pressure sensors and are not interchangeable with other sensors on the vehicle. Mounting orientation is critical for correct operation of all impact sensors.