C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor - SuperCrew: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

2.

NOTE: SuperCrew shown in illustration, SuperCab similar.
1. 1.
  
  Position the weather strip away from the C-pillar trim panel.
1. 2.
  
  Release the clips and position the C-pillar trim panel away enough to access the side impact sensor.

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3.
1. 1.
  
  Disconnect the electrical connector.
1. 2.
  
  Remove the bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
1. 3.
  
  Remove the side impact sensor.

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