OEM 2001 Lincoln Continental Air Bag Sensor

2001 Lincoln Continental Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How Should the Side Impact Air Bag Sensor Be Serviced to Ensure Safety and Proper Operation on 2001 Lincoln Continental?

  A: When servicing the side impact sensor users need to wear safety glasses to minimize risks associated with accidental air bag deployments. System operation depends on proper vehicle sensor orientation so inspect the sensor bracket along with the wiring pigtail for damage after collisions then replace and properly set damaged parts. Initiate proofing the SRS system by starting with the ignition turned OFF then ON while observing the air bag indicator which displays illumination for six seconds until it shuts off. System operation requires troubleshooting of SRS faults first since the indicator either fails to light or remains constantly on or flashes. For this step you must turn the ignition switch to OFF then remove the cover from the central junction box which exists below the left side of the instrument panel to separate fuse 9 (10 A). Move the front seats to their highest and forward position before depleting the back up power supply with a battery ground cable removal process that requires waiting for at least one minute. The side impact sensor is accessible through the carpet area below the front seat while removing the wire harness pin-type retainer along with the two retaining bolts enables position of the sensor with bracket outside the seat structure. Unplug the side impact sensor and extract it with its bracket through the disassembly process. Proceed with installation by first disconnecting the battery cable and then attach the side impact sensor to its correct position followed by securing bolts and replacing the wire harness pin-type retainer. First switch the ignition off then on before placing back the restraints control module fuse 9 which has a rating of 10 A and cover the junction box. Check that the vehicle interior is empty and open for the air bag modules before bringing power back to the battery ground cable. Apply the front seats to their backward positions before you finish SRS checkout by following this procedure: Turn the ignition key starting from ON and finishing at OFF so the air bag indicator detects proper function while you wait 10 seconds then return the key to ON. The diagnosis and necessary corrections need to be made in case any faulty warnings appear.