OEM 2008 Ford Escape Air Bag Sensor

2008 Ford Escape Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service the Air Bag Sensor in the First Row of the B-Pillar on 2008 Ford Escape?

  A: The service for the side impact sensor which resides in the first row of the B-pillar needs a power shutdown of the SRS system. First disconnect the electrical connector from the side impact sensor then remove the B-pillar trim panel. The correct operation of restraint systems depends on maintaining specified torque values for all fasteners of the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensor which helps prevent accidents that cause personal injury or fatalities during crashes. The mating surfaces of both B-pillar and side impact severity sensor must be cleaned and free from debris and note the position of the front impact severity sensor locator tab for correct mounting. You must remove both the bolt and the side impact sensor before installing the new sensor while tightening it to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). The last step involves reverse procedures for installing a fresh sensor while activating the SRS. A new RCM and sensors must always be installed when inspecting crash-damaged RCM and impact sensor mounting areas to ensure the original production configuration remains without deploying air bags. The air bag warning indicator will flash when you disconnect the RCM fuse with the ignition switch activated although this is considered a normal condition that does not point to any system failure. Vehicle release to the customer should only happen after a complete check for SRS operational readiness and when all faults are removed. Repairs must involve only new parts but the original component should return if new parts fail to solve the problem while performing diagnostic checks.