RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1997)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Left Impact Sensor
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. If the airbag module has not been deployed, wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
2. Remove the plastic retainers that secure the rubber air seal to the radiator support on the driver side.
3. Working through the air seal opening, remove the three screws that secure the impact sensor to the front wheelhouse extension.
4. Unplug the wire harness connector from the sensor and remove the sensor.
NOTE: Do not remove the tape that secures the sensor wire harness to the connector.
5. To install, plug in the sensor wire harness connector to the impact sensor.
6. Mount the sensor (arrow pointed forward) using the three screws provided with the new sensor. Tighten the screws to 5 to 6 N.m (45 to 55 in.
lbs.).
7. Install the rubber air seal to the left radiator support.
8. Do not connect the battery negative cable at this time. See Testing and Inspection/Procedures for the proper procedures.
