OEM 2008 Lincoln Town Car Air Bag Sensor

2008 Lincoln Town Car Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service the Front Air Bag Sensor to Ensure Safety on 2008 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Front impact severity sensor service requires checking the restraints control module (RCM) together with impact sensor mounting areas for deformations and any damage must be restored to original production specifications before new RCM and sensors need replacement. The installation of new sensors and RCM together with repair of original production configuration is mandatory for any service regardless of air bag deployment status because noncompliance might lead to fatal injury during crashes. When removing the RCM fuse while the ignition switch is ON the air bag warning indicator should illuminate but this is a normal condition that shows no failure exists in the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Make sure the SRS's functionality includes no defects before permitting the vehicle for release. The repair process requires a new part installation before checking the issue again with the original component in place. Two front impact severity sensors exist on each side of the hood latch that sits on the radiator core support. The procedure starts with SRS depowering followed by removal of pin-type retainers together with the radiator opening cover assembly. Proceed by taking out the bolt from the horn and bracket assembly on the right-hand side and disconnecting the horn electrical connector prior to removing the front impact severity sensors bolts. The installation process of the new sensor requires torquing the bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) while also reconnecting the electrical connector and performing the removal process in reverse before reactivating the SRS.