What all do I need to replace my air bags?

[AceOnGuitar]

I hit a deer not too long ago on the front, passenger side. The air bags deployed. I was just wondering what all I need to replace the air bags? I have bid on some air bags on ebay, but will I need to replace other parts as well?

Also, what would a dealer cost to replace them if I took them the truck and the airbags?


Thanks so much,
Chris

 

[UKExploder]

Besides the airbags themselves, you will need to replace the sensors unit(s). And on some cars/trucks you need to have the computer reset....for a dealer to do it you could buy a real decent different Explorer......some places you can't legally replace them yourself, as well......a certified technologist MUST do it.....anybody else have any more info??

I had this process done on a 2004 Honda a while back, cost almost as much to fix it up as it cost initially, it had a bent frame as well though...then didn't get as much as I put into it when I traded it off!!

 

[AceOnGuitar]

Thanks for the info, UKExploder.

Anyone else have any info on what I need to buy????

Thanks in advance,
Chris

 

[410Fortune]

air bags, new sensors behind the bumper and the air bag controller "brain" box

I paid $150 for everything I needed

Dealer or otherwise is easily over $1000 to have done

Took me all of 18 minutes to replace both bags and the brain box
Make sure you follow the CORRECT proceedure, there are a few websites that cover this and I found everything I needed to know about my 96 right here on this forum using the search button

 

[Stic-o]

Actually the air bag sensors are just above the bumper, behind the grill

If you don't care about the passanger side, you can just get the fake plastic piece for that side. They were available is Rangers, as 95-96 passanger side bags were a option, not standard