Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Air Bag Sliding Contact
If the collision involved air bag deployment, the steering column may have been loaded sufficiently to deform steering column mounting brackets or
damage column wiring. An inspection should be made of the column structure and air bag sliding contact wiring to make sure that any damaged
components are replaced.
While servicing an air bag equipped vehicle that has been involved in a collision, check RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket, LH primary
crash front air bag sensor and bracket, air bag diagnostic monitor and wiring.
Sensors
Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper air bag system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag system is involved in a crash where the
fenders or grille area have been damaged, make sure that body structure in the area of the sensor mounting is restored to its original condition. Inspect
the air bag sensor mounting brackets and air bag sensor wire harness pigtail for damage.
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Damaged air bag sensors should be replaced whether or not the driver air bag module or passenger air bag module is deployed.
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Undamaged air bag sensors will reset automatically after a collision and can be reused.
