OEM 2006 Lincoln Town Car Air Bag Sensor

2006 Lincoln Town Car Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Side Impact Air Bag Sensor to Minimize Injury Risks on 2006 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Safety glasses should be worn for side impact sensor servicing because they protect against possible injuries from accidental air bag deployment. Memory saver devices should not be used since they create personal injury hazards. Check that the vehicle sensor is properly aligned for optimal system operation because after vehicle collisions with any air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) check the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for any deformation while replacing all damaged SRS parts and installing the sensor in its correct position. The RCM fuse removal triggers the air bag warning lamp to illuminate while the ignition switch is ON but this this normal condition does not signify any SRS faults. Returns to the customer must only happen after the SRS becomes 100% operational while being without any faults. The fix requires placing a fresh component while keeping the original part ready to reinstall the diagnostic process when the issue returns. Each B-pillar base contains one of the side impact sensors. The system needs to be depowered beforehand before proceeding to remove the lower B-pillar trim panel by disengaging its retaining clips. You must disconnect the electrical connector from the side impact sensor with bracket before taking out its two bolts according to the provided sequence. You must first tighten the air bag side impact sensor retaining bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) before proceeding with installation according to the same sequence steps. The side impact sensor bracket needs placement correctly followed by bolt tightening and subsequent steps include reattaching the electrical connector before panel alignment and clip insertion before system power restoration.