OEM 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Air Bag Sensor

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Air Bag Sensor Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service the front Air Bag Sensor on 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

  A: The front impact severity sensor service requires starting with SRS depowering of the vehicle. Start the front impact severity sensor service by disconnecting its electrical connector that sits at the bottom of the lower radiator support. Both RCM fasteners and impact sensor fasteners need tight installation at specified torques to stop improper restraint operations that carry the risk of severe injury or death during car crashes. Clean both areas where the radiator support meets the sensor while noting the position of the locator tab for correct assembly. Disassemble the front impact severity sensor by removing its securing bolt followed by the sensor unit. The installation of the new sensor requires a bolt torque setting of 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) followed by the reverse steps for removal. The SRS repowering process should finish after checking that the system operates without faults and is ready to release the vehicle to the customer. The diagnostic process should begin again by reattaching the original part if replacing it with a new one does not resolve the problem. Inspect all mounting areas on the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensors for deformation post-crash before reinstalling original configurations because brand new RCM and sensors will always be needed regardless of air bag deployment.