F 250 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN K (1994)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Parts Replacement Notes
NOTE:
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The various major assemblies in the supplemental air bag restraint system have been designed to be tamper-resistant and are not to be
disassembled for service. Component assemblies may be removed and replaced as required by diagnosis and testing.
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Original parts should be reinstalled in the vehicle if replacement parts have no effect on the repair.
Driver Side Air Bag Module
Information on safe and effective replacement for supplemental air bag restraint system components and handling are provided. Refer to the
Diagnosis and Testing and Removal and Installation for complete and effective service of the supplemental air bag restraint system.
When replacing driver side air bag module, a prepaid return postcard is provided with the replacement driver side air bag module. The serial
number for the new part and vehicle VIN number must be recorded and sent to Ford Motor Company.
For information on proper handling, storage, and disposal of the air bag inflator assemblies, refer to Removal and Installation.
Service of Air Bag Equipped Vehicles Involved in a Collision
If the accident involved an air bag deployment, while servicing a vehicle equipped with a driver side air bag module, check the sensors and wiring
for damage.
Center and Front Air Bag (RH Frame Rail) Sensors
WARNING: VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED
WITH A SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE FRAME RAIL
OR HOOD AREA HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR DEFORMATION. IF
DAMAGED, THE SENSOR SHOULD BE REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, MAKE
SURE THAT THE BODY STRUCTURE IN THE AREA OF THE SENSOR MOUNTING IS RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL
CONDITION.
NOTE: Do not attempt to replace air bag cover with one from another driver side air bag module, for any reason.
NOTE Undamaged sensors will reset automatically after an accident and can be reused. Damaged Wiring
Inspect the sensor wiring and the wiring harness for any damage that may have occurred as a result of the accident. Replace as required any
damaged:
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wiring
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terminals
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insulation
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connectors
If splices are required in adjacent wiring, the splices should be staggered 5O mm (2 inches) apart from each other. Service splices as follows:
