Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Impact Sensor: Description and Operation
WARNING: THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR CORRECT SYSTEM OPERATION.
IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A
COLLISION IN WHICH THE CENTER TUNNEL AREA HAS BEEN DAMAGED, INSPECT THE MOUNTING AND BRACKET FOR
DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE RCM MUST BE REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. IN
ADDITION, MAKE SURE THE AREA OF THE RCM MOUNTING IS RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION.
For this vehicle, the SRS employs three crash sensors. One of the sensors is integral to the RCM and is not serviceable separately. In addition, there are
two side crash sensors located in the LH and RH B-pillars. The RCM is mounted on the center tunnel under the instrument panel. Mounting orientation is
critical for correct operation of all crash sensors.
