OEM 2006 Ford Focus Air Bag Sensor

2006 Ford Focus Air Bag Sensor Parts Q&A

• Q: How Should the Front Air Bag Sensor Be Serviced and Repaired to Ensure Safety and Proper Operation on 2006 Ford Focus?

  A: Safety glasses must always be worn when servicing or repairing the front impact severity sensor because they help prevent injuries caused by accidental air bag deployment. A correct sensor orientation is vital for system operation while you should check and replace the sensor or supplemental restraint system (SRS) components which show evidence of damage, even when the air bags did not deploy during vehicle collisions. Memory saver devices should not be used because they present safety risks to humans. During this condition the air bag warning lamp activates alongside ON position of the ignition switch due to the RCM fuse removal so it serves as a normal indication but does not signal an SRS fault. A complete check should verify that the SRS operates without faults before handing the vehicle back to the customer. Make new part replacements for all repairs although the issue persists you must reinstall the original components for another inspection run. Begin by depowering the system. You must first remove the bolts holding the right-hand support bracket of the radiator then carefully lower the right-side until it reaches 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque upon reinstallation. The first step requires removing the pin-type retainers along with the radiator air deflector while making note of the front impact severity sensor locator tabs for their correct reinstallation position. Secure the front impact severity sensor bolts into the radiator grille opening panel by tightening them to 6 Nm (53 lb-in). Unplug the front impact severity sensor electrical connector after which you should reverse all uninstallation steps for cleaning up the installation. Finally, repower the system.