Mark VIII V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Front Crash Sensor
RH/LH Primary Crash Sensor
Removal
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE
MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for back-up power supply energy to be depleted.
3. Remove radiator upper sight shield.
4. Disconnect RH or LH primary crash sensor electrical connectors.
5. Remove two screws retaining RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket or LH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket at side of
radiator grille mounting bracket and remove RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket or LH primary crash front air bag sensor and
bracket.
Installation
1. Position RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket or LH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket in vehicle and secure RH primary
crash front air bag sensor and bracket or LH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket to RH or LH side of grille opening reinforcement
bracket with retaining screws. Tighten screws to 10.2-13.8 N.m (90-122 lb-in).
2. Connect RH or LH primary crash sensor wire lead connector to headlamp dash panel junction wire connector and secure wiring retainer.
3. Install radiator upper sight shield.
4. Reconnect positive battery cable.
5. Reconnect negative battery cable.
6. Prove out air bag system.
