OEM 2009 Lincoln MKS Air Bag Sensor

2009 Lincoln MKS Air Bag Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service the Front Air Bag Sensor on 2009 Lincoln MKS?

  A: Service of front impact severity sensors must begin with an inspection of RCMs and impact sensor mounting areas for deformation when replacing sensors on any vehicle that experienced a crash. The restoration of damaged areas to original production terms demands installation of new sensors and RCMs since failing to do so might lead to serious injury or death. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) needs to be operational and fault-free before vehicle release can occur after you have verified that the air bag warning indicator can be seen by removing the appropriate RCM fuse when the ignition is ON. Begin by depowering the SRS. The removal procedure for the LH front impact severity sensor involves removing the air cleaner and for the RH front impact severity sensor requires the washer pump and reservoir removal. Disconnect the electrical connector of the front impact severity sensor with proper attention to mating surface cleanliness. Screw the front impact severity sensor to 12 Nm (106 lb-in) while installing it. Remove the bolt followed by the front impact severity sensor. The installation process ends when the SRS is powered back on after replacing all components following their reverse uninstallation procedure. The fasteners of RCM and impact sensor need to be tightened precisely to the specified torque to ensure correct restraint operation because improper operation could result in severe injury or death during crashes.