Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
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.
The SRS uses up to six impact sensors. Two of the sensors are integral to the RCM and are not separately serviceable. In addition, if the vehicle is side
impact protection equipped, there are four additional side impact sensors. The four additional sensors are located at the base of each B-pillar and
C-pillar. The LH and RH C-pillar mounted side impact sensors are not interchangeable. The RCM is mounted to the center tunnel beneath the console.
Mounting orientation is critical for correct operation of all crash sensors.
