OEM 2009 Ford Focus Air Bag Sensor

2009 Ford Focus Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service the Air Bag Sensor for Side Impact in the Second Row on 2009 Ford Focus?

  A: Depowering the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be done first before servicing the side impact sensor in the second row. Start by removing the door scuff plate followed by removing the safety belt anchor bolt and bolt securing the anchor from the door. Then fold back the carpet as required. Follow the installation procedure by making sure the safety belt anchor reaches a torque of 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). First disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector before removing its bolt where torque must be set at 11 Nm (97 lb-in) during reinstallation. Regular tightening of the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensor fasteners to their specified torque values becomes essential to stop incorrect restraint system functioning that could result in fatal or life-threatening injuries during a crash situation. Fluiddly clean the contact areas of sheet metal and side impact sensor before performing the reinstallation step from removal. To finish servicing the vehicle it is necessary to activate the SRS system through power. As a precautionary measure inspect the RCM along with impact sensors for damage in crashed vehicles before replacing them with fresh units because air bag deployment status does not affect this decision. The air bag warning indicator will activate after removing the correct RCM fuse during the ON state of ignition while the SRS must operate properly without faults to release the vehicle to customers. The left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) side impact sensors operate independently. Installing the wrong sensor between these sides will cause damage.