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Front Impact Severity Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to health and safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions .

  2. Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
  3. NOTE: Diesel engine shown, Gas engines similar.

    Remove the radiator sight shield.

    1. Remove the pin-type retainer and position the air cleaner inlet duct aside.
    2. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the radiator sight shield.

    GFD207169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the bolt.

      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

    3. Remove the front impact severity sensor.
GFD207170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY