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

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Side Impact Sensor Front Door
Removal and Installation
Item Part Number Description
1 W705958 Side impact sensor J-clip
retaining nut WARNING: If a vehicle has been in a
crash, inspect the restraints control module
2 14B345 Side impact sensor
(RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped)
3 Side impact sensor electrical
mounting areas for deformation. If damaged,
connector (part of 14631)
restore the mounting areas to the original
4 Side impact sensor ground
production configuration. A new RCM and
wire (part of 14631)
sensors must be installed whether or not the air
5 W500300 Side impact sensor bolt
bags have deployed. Failure to follow these
6 237A05 Weathershield
instructions may result in serious personal injury
or death in a crash.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
accidental deployment, do not use any memory
saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates
when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is
removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is
normal operation and does not indicate a
supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
Copyright 2005, Ford Motor Company
Last updated: 06/29/2005 2006 Explorer, Mountaineer, 10/2005
501-20B-2 501-20B-2 Supplemental Restraint System
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free
5. CAUTION: The ground wire must be
of faults before releasing the vehicle to the
placed between the bolt head and the sensor.
customer.
Never position the ground wire between the
U-nut and the sensor. Failure to follow these
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part
instructions may result in incorrect operation
only. If the new part does not correct the condition,
of the side impact sensor and may cause
install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
system failure.
procedure again.
NOTE: Make sure the side impact sensor
NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar. mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign
material.
1. Depower the SRS. For additional information,
NOTE: Note the position of the side impact
refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
sensor locating tabs for installation.
Depowering and Repowering in the General
Remove the bolt and the side impact sensor.
Procedures portion of this section.
To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
2. Remove the front interior door trim panel. For
additional information, refer to Section 501-05.
6. WARNING: Always tighten the
fasteners of the restraints control module
3. Detach the rearward lower corner of the
(RCM) and impact sensor (if equipped) to
weathershield on the door to expose the side
the specified torque. Failure to do so may
impact sensor.
result in incorrect restraint system operation,
which increases the risk of personal injury or
4. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical
death in a crash.
connector.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Repower the SRS. For additional information,
refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Depowering and Repowering in the General
Procedures portion of this section.
2006 Explorer, Mountaineer, 10/2005