How to Service the Air Bag Sensor in the Front Door for Side Impact on 2008 Ford Explorer?

The side impact sensor service begins by depowering the SRS system of the vehicle. You need to remove the front interior door trim panel before detaching the rearward lower corner of the weathershield to work on the side impact sensor. Remove the electrical connector from the sensor while paying attention to clean up the mating surfaces then inspect the locating tabs before sensor installation. Install the new side impact sensor by tightening it to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) after removing its bolt. The correct operation of the restraint system depends on securing all fasteners of the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensor to their specified torque values to avoid serious injuries or deaths in a crash. Reapply power to the SRS after executing the opposite steps to removal procedures. You should reinstall and retest the original part after trying the new part fails to work. Perform a deformation inspection of the RCM and impact sensor mounting locations when the vehicle has sustained a crash impact before installing new sensors because the vehicle requires replacement of these components even if the air bags did not deploy.

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2008 Ford Explorer Side Impact Sensor, Driver Side Part Number: 9L2Z-14B345-B
$55.69 MSRP: $75.78
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Side Air Bag; Air Bag Sensor; Side Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: "C" Pillar
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 6L2Z-14B345-BA, 8L2Z-14B345-B
- Base No.: 14B345A
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 9L2Z-14B345-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2008 Ford Explorer Side Impact Sensor, Passenger Side Part Number: 9L2Z-14B345-A
$55.59 MSRP: $75.65
You Save: $20.06 (27%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Side Air Bag; Air Bag Sensor; Side Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: "C" Pillar
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6L2Z-14B345-AA, 8L2Z-14B345-A
- Base No.: 14B345A
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 9L2Z-14B345-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2008 Ford Explorer Front Impact Sensor Part Number: 9L2Z-14B004-A
$19.39 MSRP: $30.00
You Save: $10.61 (36%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Air Bag Impact Sensor, Front; Air Bag Sensor; Front Sensor
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 8L2Z-14B004-A, 6L2Z-14B004-AA
- Base No.: 14B004
- Item Weight: 0.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.1 x 2.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 9L2Z-14B004-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2008 Ford Explorer Side Impact Sensor Part Number: 9L2Z-14B345-C
$30.98 MSRP: $43.95
You Save: $12.97 (30%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Side Air Bag; Air Bag Sensor; Side Sensor
- Replaces: 6L2Z-14B345-CA, 8L2Z-14B345-C
- Base No.: 14B345B
- Item Weight: 0.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 9L2Z-14B345-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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Q: How to Service the Air Bag Sensor in the Front Door for Side Impact on 2008 Ford Explorer?
A: The side impact sensor service begins by depowering the SRS system of the vehicle. You need to remove the front interior door trim panel before detaching the rearward lower corner of the weathershield to work on the side impact sensor. Remove the electrical connector from the sensor while paying attention to clean up the mating surfaces then inspect the locating tabs before sensor installation. Install the new side impact sensor by tightening it to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) after removing its bolt. The correct operation of the restraint system depends on securing all fasteners of the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensor to their specified torque values to avoid serious injuries or deaths in a crash. Reapply power to the SRS after executing the opposite steps to removal procedures. You should reinstall and retest the original part after trying the new part fails to work. Perform a deformation inspection of the RCM and impact sensor mounting locations when the vehicle has sustained a crash impact before installing new sensors because the vehicle requires replacement of these components even if the air bags did not deploy.