OEM 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Air Bag Sensor

2008 Ford Crown Victoria Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service the Side Impact Air Bag Sensor on 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: The first step for side impact sensor servicing requires depowering the SRS to minimize accidental deployment risks since memory saver devices may result in fatal injuries or deaths. When executing side impact sensor work on vehicles that experienced a collision check the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensor installation sites for any shape change before fitting new components which must include both a fresh RCM and sensors regardless of if air bags deployed. The air bag warning indicator operates normally during RCM fuse removal while the ignition switch is ON. This does not indicate any fault condition. The vehicle must return to the customer only when the SRS demonstrates full operational capability along with no detected faults. After part replacement the original component needs reinstallation while conducting another diagnostic test to verify repairs. To begin the procedure start by removing scuff plates from doors then unfasten the B-pillar weather stripping before taking off trim panels beneath the B-pillar. The specified sequence of bolt removal frees up the side impact sensor for disconnection of its electrical connector so the bracketed sensor can be removed. The proper installation requires setting the RCM and impact sensor fasteners at exactly 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque since it determines correct device operation. Dress the side impact sensor with bracket while properly connecting its electrical connector before performing the reassembly steps involving alignment and seating of the lower B-pillar trim panel followed by weather stripping attachment and later reinstallation of scuff plates along with the SRS power cycle.