E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Center Primary Crash Sensor and Bracket
Removal
1. Disconnect battery positive cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY,
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM
COMPONENTS.
NOTE:
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To service stripped center air bag primary crash sensor and bracket retaining screws, replace screws with N808545. Tighten to 13-17 Nm
(10-13 lb-ft).
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When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Disconnect sensor wiring connector from wiring assembly connector.
3. Remove two screws retaining center radiator sensor. Remove sensor.
Installation
1. Position sensor to radiator support.
2. Secure sensor with two retaining screws. Tighten to 10-14 Nm (7.5-10 lb-ft).
3. Connect sensor wiring connector to wiring assembly connector and secure wiring retainer.
4. Connect battery positive cable.
5. verify air bag indicator
