501-20B-1 501-20B-1 Supplemental Restraint System

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Side Impact Sensor C-Pillar
NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.
Item Part Number Description WARNING: Always wear safety glasses
when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint
1 14B345 Side impact sensor and
bracket assembly system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air
bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in
2 Side impact sensor electrical
connector (part of 14A488) the event of an accidental deployment.
3 13229 Rear door scuff plate
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is
4 W707722 Side impact sensor bolts (2
critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle
required)
equipped with an air bag SRS is involved in a
5 31004 Upper C-pillar trim panel
collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket
6 31012 Quarter trim panel
and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and
7 Safety belt anchor (part of
correctly position the sensor or any other
611B68)
damaged SRS components whether or not the air
8 W708473 Safety belt anchor bolt
bag is deployed.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal
injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when
the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is
ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate
a SRS fault.
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Last updated: 06/29/2005 2006 Explorer, Mountaineer, 10/2005
501-20B-2 501-20B-2 Supplemental Restraint System
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free 5. Position aside the quarter trim panel.
of faults before releasing the vehicle to the
Pull out on the quarter trim panel at the
customer.
C-pillar to release the retaining clips and
access the C-pillar side impact sensor.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part
only. If the new part does not correct the condition,
6. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical
install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
connector.
procedure again.
7. WARNING: The tightening torque of
NOTE: The LH and RH C-pillar mounted side
the air bag side impact sensor retaining bolts
impact sensors are not interchangeable.
is critical for correct system operation.
1. Depower the system. For additional
NOTE: Note the position of the sensor and
information, refer to Supplemental Restraint
bracket locating tab for installation.
System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in
NOTE: Make sure the C-pillar and side impact
the General Procedures portion of this section.
severity sensor mating surfaces are clean and
free of foreign material.
2. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
Remove the 2 bolts and the side impact sensor
3. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is and bracket assembly.
not twisted prior to installation.
To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Remove the bolt and the safety belt anchor.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
9. Repower the system. For additional information,
4. Detach the upper C-pillar trim panel and
refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
position aside.
Depowering and Repowering in the General
Procedures portion of this section.
2006 Explorer, Mountaineer, 10/2005