Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Removal
WARNING:
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VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN
AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING
BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE SENSOR SHOULD BE REPLACED WHETHER
OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.
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TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE
DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE
AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF SO EQUIPPED).
NOTE: Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform
the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the radiator grill and radiator opening cover.
3. Remove the air bag sensor.
1
Disconnect the air bag sensor electrical connector.
2
Remove the three screws.
3
Remove the air bag sensor.
Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
NOTE: A repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and
perform the diagnostic procedure again.