501-20B-1
Supplemental Restraint System 501-20B-1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Side Impact Sensor — First Row,
B-Pillar
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is
critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle
equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect
the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail
for deformation. Replace and correctly position
the sensor or any other damaged supplemental
restraint system (SRS) components whether or
not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses
when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air
bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in
the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal
injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when
the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is
ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate
a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free
of faults before releasing the vehicle to the
customer.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part
only. If the new part does not correct the condition,
Item Part Number Description
1 14A488 Connector
2 W707305-S Side impact sensor bolt
3 14B345 Side impact sensor
Installation Note
4.
WARNING: The tightening torque of
install the original part and perform the diagnostic
the air bag side impact sensor retaining bolt
procedure again.
is critical for correct system operation.
NOTE: The driver side is shown, the passenger NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is
side is similar. still disconnected before continuing with the
installation portion of this procedure.
1.
Depower the system. For additional
To install, reverse the removal procedure
information, refer to Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in
5.
Repower the system. For additional information,
this section.
refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Depowering and Repowering in this section.
2.
Remove the B-pillar trim panel. For additional
information, refer to Section 501-01.
3.
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the
following illustration and table.
Copyright ã 2003, Ford Motor Company
Last updated: 07/01/2003
2004 Explorer/Mountaineer, 10/2003
501-20B-2
Supplemental Restraint System 501-20B-2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Item 3: Side Impact Sensor Installation Note 2.
Align the locator pegs to the openings in the
B-pillar sheet metal.
1. Make sure the bolt, washer and clip are in place
on the side impact sensor before installing it to
the vehicle.
2004 Explorer/Mountaineer, 10/2003
