Side Impact Sensor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the side impact sensor with bracket.
- Position the side impact sensor with bracket.
- Install the bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Install the bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Align the lower B-pillar lower trim panel and push in, seating the retaining clips.
- Attach the front and rear door B-pillar weatherstripping.
- Install the rear door scuff plate.
- Install the front door scuff plate.
- Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
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:
The side impact sensor bolts must be installed in the sequence shown in illustration.