Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedures.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete its stored energy.
WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY
MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE
AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF SO EQUIPPED).
3. Remove radiator upper sight shield.
4. Disconnect front air bag sensor and bracket electrical connector.
5. Remove three screws retaining front air bag sensor and bracket at the LH front of radiator support and remove front air bag sensor and bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position front air bag sensor and bracket in vehicle and secure front air bag sensor and bracket to LH front of radiator support with
sensor-to-radiator support screws. Tighten screws to 12 N.m (9 Lb-Ft).
2. Connect front air bag sensor and bracket wire lead connector to wiring assembly connector and secure wiring retainer.
3. Install radiator upper sight shield.
4. Reconnect battery ground cable.
5. Prove out air bag system.
6. Reprogram radio frequencies and set clock.
