OEM 2001 Ford Focus Air Bag Sensor

2001 Ford Focus Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Side Impact Air Bag Sensor on 2001 Ford Focus?

  A: Safety glasses should be worn during side impact sensor service to protect yourself from air bag-related injuries. Running memory saver devices presents a risk to personal safety therefore you should avoid using them. Depowering the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) becomes necessary before beginning work when your vehicle contains a seat with seat-mounted side air bag or safety belt pretensioner. The RCM fuse removal requires the air bag warning lamp to turn on while the ignition switch is ON however this condition is standard without indicating an SRS fault. A thorough inspection of the SRS must verify its full operation while being faultless before the vehicle can be handed back to the customer. The first step involves discharging the SRS system after which the installer must remove the front seat and successive scuff plates from front and rear positions. Disengage the floor covering from the floor panel then disconnect the electronic connector of the side impact sensor before side impact sensor removal. Installation requires following two instructions: impact sensors can be used for both left-hand and right-hand seats without distinction as well as performing the removal steps in reverse order. Finally, repower the SRS.