Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. 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.

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

2.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting .

3.

Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.

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4.

Remove the front impact severity sensor.
1. 1.
  
  Remove the bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
1. 2.
  
  Disconnect the electrical connector.
1. 3.
  
  Remove the front impact severity sensor.

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5.

WARNING: Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental pyrotechnic device deployment. Make sure the supplemental restraint and pedestrian protection system (if equipped) is depowered before reconnecting the component. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering . Failure to precisely follow depowering instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment.

NOTE: The impact sensor mating surfaces must be smooth and allow for a flush attachment to each other.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

6.

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