Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Record USER 1 and USER 2 preset radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedure.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete its stored energy.
WARNING: The electrical circuit necessary for system deployment is powered directly from the battery. To avoid accidental deployment
and possible personal injury, the battery ground cable must be disconnected prior to servicing or replacing any system components.
3. Remove retaining screws and radiator upper sight shield.
4. Remove engine air cleaner RH side or battery LH side.
5. Disconnect primary crash sensor electrical connector and wiring retainer.
6. Remove RH/LH front air bag sensor and bracket.
7. Remove four retaining screws and remove RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket/LH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket/LH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket and wire lead in vehicle and secure
sensor to RH/LH radiator support with four primary crash sensor retaining screws. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 Nm (98-115 lb in).
2. Install RH air bag sensor mounting bracket/LH air bag sensor mounting bracket. Tighten screws to 3.4-4.6 Nm (30-40 lb in).
3. Connect RH/LH front sensor wire lead connector to wiring assembly connector and connect wiring retainers.
4. Install engine air cleaner RH side or battery LH side.
5. Reconnect battery ground cable.
