Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN A (2000)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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. REPLACE AND PROPERLY POSITION THE SENSOR OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS 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 FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE
FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS,
SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
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THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
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TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT
LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
NOTE:
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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic
procedure again.
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Right side is shown, left side is similar.
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The side crash sensors are located under the carpet beneath the front seats.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Position the side crash sensor out from under the seat.
1
Pull the carpet flap out from under the outboard side of the seat to expose the side crash sensor.
2
Remove the pin-type retainer.
3
Remove the bolts.
4
Position the side crash sensor out from under the seat.
NOTE: A flap opening in the carpet, at the outboard side of the front seats already exists, for servicing the side crash sensor.
3. Remove the side crash sensor.
1
Disconnect the electrical connector.
2
Remove the side crash sensor and bracket.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNING:
