Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedures.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete its stored energy.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE
MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
3. Remove radiator upper sight shield.
4. Disconnect RH or LH primary crash sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove three screws retaining RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket or LH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket at front of
radiator support 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 front of radiator support with primary
crash sensor-to-radiator support screws. Tighten screws to 11.4-15.6 Nm (9-11 lb-ft).
2. Connect RH or LH primary crash sensor wire lead connector to wiring assembly connector and secure wiring retainer.
3. Install radiator upper sight shield.
4. Reconnect battery ground cable.
5. Prove out air bag system.
6. Reprogram radio frequencies and set clock.
