Nitro 2WD V6-4.0L (2007)
Impact Sensor: Description and Operation
Description
Front
FRONT
Two front impact sensors (1) are used on this vehicle, one each for the left and right sides of the vehicle. These sensors are mounted remotely from the
impact sensor that is internal to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Each front sensor is secured with a nut to a stud on the back of the front end
module carrier on either side of the cooling module, below and inboard of the front park/turn signal lamp socket within the engine compartment. The
sensor housing has an integral connector receptacle (4), an integral anti-rotation pin (3), and an integral mounting hole (2) with a metal sleeve to provide
crush protection.
The right and left front impact sensors are identical in construction and calibration. A cavity in the center of the molded black plastic impact sensor
housing contains the electronic circuitry of the sensor which includes an electronic communication chip and an electronic impact sensor. A nylon cover is
laser-welded over the cavity to seal and protect the internal electronic circuitry and components. The front impact sensors are each connected to the
vehicle electrical system through a short jumper wire harness to a dedicated take out and connector of the body wire harness.
The impact sensors cannot be repaired or adjusted and, if damaged or ineffective, they must be replaced.
Side
SIDE
Two side impact sensors (1) are used on this vehicle when it is equipped with the side curtain airbags, two each for the left and right sides of the vehicle.
These sensors are mounted remotely from the impact sensor that is internal to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Each side sensor is secured with
a nut to a stud on the inner right or left B-pillar above the front seat belt retractor, or to a stud on the right or left inner C-pillar just forward of the second
row outboard seat belt retractor within the passenger compartment. The sensor housing has an integral connector receptacle (4), an integral anti-rotation
pin (3), and an integral mounting hole (2) with a metal sleeve to provide crush protection.
The right and left side impact sensors are identical in construction and calibration. A cavity in the center of the molded black plastic impact sensor
housing contains the electronic circuitry of the sensor which includes an electronic communication chip and an electronic impact sensor. A nylon cover is
laser-welded over the cavity to seal and protect the internal electronic circuitry and components. The side impact sensors are each connected to the
vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the body wire harness.
