OEM Lincoln Mark LT Air Bag

Lincoln Mark LT Air Bag Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Passenger Air Bag, Upper
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  Q: Is it crucial to inspect and repair the Air Bag System after a collision to ensure safety on Lincoln Mark LT?

  A: Checking and fixing the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) remains essential for safety purposes following a collision. Before conducting road tests it is important to remove all restraint system diagnostic tools from the vehicle. Doing so will prevent the SRS device from failing during a crash scenario that could harm people seriously or cause death. All deployable devices including air bags and pretensioners must receive replacement with new parts along with replacement of the impact sensors and restraints control module if the devices triggered an activation or the RCM shows DTC B1231 (Event Threshold Exceeded). A complete DTC deletion procedure must follow the repair phase in required modules. Inspection of the passenger side floorpan needs to be conducted when the occupant classification system module (OCSM) holds DTC B1231. Vehicles require OCS rail replacement or new seat track installation with OCS weight sensor bolting when needed. After deployment bladder type OCSMs usually do not store DTC B1231 but functional repairs must be completed and an OCS system service kit may be required if necessary. It is essential to fix or change defective impact sensor attachment points while the installation of a new Clock Spring becomes necessary when the driver air bag module automatically deploys. New safety belt systems which contain retractors buckles and height adjusters need to be installed following any deployment of the driver or front passenger safety belt pretensioners. A systematic check of the vehicle needs to be performed to examine Steering Column and instrument panel components while assessing seats and safety belts and inspecting SRS wiring. Perform the necessary component replacements after the inspection reveals any damaged components.