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Front Impact Severity Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    All vehicles 

    WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag front impact severity sensor retaining bolt is critical for correct system operation.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Crash Sensor
    G03959611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the front crash sensor.
    1. Position the front impact severity sensor with bracket.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Connect the front impact severity sensor.

    2. Taurus vehicles only 

  2. Position the grille assembly and install the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 2: Installing Pin-Type Retainers
    G03959609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3. All vehicles 

  3. Repower the system. For additional information, Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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