501-20B-1 501-20B-1 Supplemental Restraint System

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Front Impact Severity Sensor
Item Part Number Description Item Part Number Description
4 14B004 LH and RH front impact 1 W705589 Lower radiator air deflector
severity sensors pin-type retainers (4 required)
5 LH and RH front impact 2 8349 Lower radiator air deflector
severity sensor electrical
3 W505256- LH and RH front impact
connectors (part of 14398)
S437M severity sensor bolts
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Last updated: 11/3/2005 2006 Explorer, Mountaineer, 10/2005
501-20B-2 501-20B-2 Supplemental Restraint System
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
1. Depower the system. For additional
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses
information, refer to Supplemental Restraint
when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint
System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air
the General Procedures portion of this section.
bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in
the event of an accidental deployment.
2. Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and the lower
radiator air deflector.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is
critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle
3. WARNING: The tightening torque of
equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint
the air bag front impact severity sensor
system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect
retaining nuts is critical for correct system
the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail
operation.
for deformation. Replace and properly position
the sensor or any other damaged supplemental
NOTE: Make sure the radiator support and
restraint system (SRS) components whether or
front impact severity sensor mating surfaces are
not the air bag is deployed.
clean and debris free.
NOTE: Note position of locator tab on sensor
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal
bracket for installation.
injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
Remove the front impact severity sensor bolt.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when
To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is
ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate
4. Disconnect the front impact severity sensor
a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
electrical connector and remove the sensor.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
of faults before releasing the vehicle to the
customer.
6. Repower the system. For additional information,
refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part
Depowering and Repowering in the General
only. If the new part does not correct the condition,
Procedures portion of this section.
install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
procedure again.
2006 Explorer, Mountaineer, 10/2005