Front Impact Severity Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Impact Severity Sensor With Torque Specification

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Front impact severity sensor electrical connector (part of 14290)
2	W505256	Front impact severity sensor bolt
3	14B006	Front impact severity sensor

WARNING: If a vehicle has been in a crash, inspect the restraints control module (RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM and sensors must be installed whether or not the air bags have deployed. Failure to follow these 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.

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, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

All vehicles

Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .

Taurus X front impact severity sensor

Remove the 8 upper grille retainers.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Grille Retainers

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Release the 4 lower grille clips and remove the grill.

Fig 3: Locating Lower Grille Clips

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Taurus and Sable front impact severity sensor

Remove the 6 retainers and carefully position out the upper air deflector.

Fig 4: Locating Upper Air Deflector Retainers

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All vehicles

WARNING: Always tighten the fasteners of the restraints control module (RCM) and impact sensor (if equipped) to the specified torque. Failure to do so may result in incorrect restraint system operation, which increases the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Make sure the radiator support and front impact severity sensor mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.

NOTE: Note position of locator tab on the sensor for installation.

Remove the front impact severity sensor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Disconnect the front impact severity sensor electrical connector and remove the sensor.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .