OEM 2007 Lincoln Town Car Air Bag Sensor

2007 Lincoln Town Car Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Side Impact Air Bag Sensor on 2007 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Safety glasses are essential for servicing the side impact sensor because they protect you from air bag deployment accidents. Using memory saver devices increases the risks of personal injuries. Valid system operation requires the correct positioning of the vehicle sensor so check its orientation before inspection while evaluating any damaged SRS components and sensor mounting bracket deformation together with wiring pigtail distress after collisions. Replace and properly position all SRS components regardless of air bag deployment. The air bag warning lamp shows itself when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is detached while the ignition switch remains ON. This normal condition does not signify any malfunction. A vehicle cannot leave the service center before the customer unless the SRS demonstrates full functionality without any active faults. Whenever the issue continues after new part installation then the diagnostic process should be repeated while reappropriate the original part in place. Two side impact sensors exist at each B-pillar base. The first step is to disable the system power followed by pulling out the lower B-pillar trim panel to remove its retaining clips. The side impact sensor with bracket can be taken off by following the exact sequence of bolt removal steps starting from electrical connector disconnection then moving to the two bolts extraction. The installation process requires tightness setting of the air bag side impact sensor retaining bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) following precise bolt installation sequence. The side impact sensor with bracket needs to be positioned before bolt installation followed by electrical connector reconnection and lower B-pillar trim panel alignment for retaining clip seat before system power return.