OEM 2000 Lincoln Continental Air Bag Sensor

2000 Lincoln Continental Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How Should One Service the Side Crash Impact Air Bag Sensor to Ensure Safety and Proper Operation on 2000 Lincoln Continental?

  A: Safety glasses must be worn during side crash impact sensor servicing to protect against potential air bag deployment injuries. Correct sensor orientation maintains system functionality so you must inspect all mounting brackets along with wiring pigtail after a collision to replace any damaged parts which should be positioned properly even if the air bags did not activate. The first step includes verifying the SRS system through ignition transition from OFF to ON while observing the air bag indicator that should illuminate for six seconds. Any illumination problems with the air bag indicator during the diagnostic process require immediate SRS fault diagnosis and repair before continuing with the work. The central junction box below the instrument panel left side must have its cover removed to access Fuse 9 (10 A) inside the restraints control module. Begin by setting both front seats to their highest position and most forward placement before disconnecting the ground cable from the battery for at least one minute while checking that auxiliary batteries also receive no power supply. To access the side impact sensor connect to the carpet opening beneath the front seat and remove two retaining bolts together with the pin-type wire harness retainer before properly positioning the sensor and bracket assembly outside of the seat area. The side impact sensor requires disconnecting before removing it together with its bracket. After disconnecting the negative battery cable, attach the side impact sensor correctly and fasten it with two retention bolts while reinstalling the wire harness pin-type retainer. After turning the ignition switch to ON and reinstalling fuse 9 (10 A) in the restraints control module follow it with a junction box cover. Check that no person remains in the vehicle while also inspecting for obstruction of air bag modules before reattaching the ground cable to the battery. The SRS proof includes moving the front seats to the rear position then inspecting the air bag indicator when the ignition key follows the sequence ON to OFF then waits 10 seconds before returning to the ON position. Diagnose and conduct required repairs in case air bag indicator shows any faults.