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Side Impact Sensor - 5-Door > < Air Bag Control Module

Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Supplemental Restraint System - Clockspring Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Worldwide diagnostic system (WDS)

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment, the air bag control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Section  211-04 Steering Column.

  1. Remove the spring.

  1. Detach the audio control switch from the steering column lower shroud (if equipped).
    • Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the locking tang.

  1. Remove the audio control switch (if equipped).
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

  1. Detach the steering column upper shroud from the lower shroud.
    1. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two clips (one each side).
    1. Detach the shroud.

  1. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
    1. Remove the retaining screws.
    1. Release the steering column locking lever.

  1. Detach the multifunction switches from the clockspring and position them to one side.
    • Depress each locking tang in turn and slide each switch upwards.

  1. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.

  1. Remove the clockspring retaining screw.

  1. Remove the clockspring.
    • Release the locking tangs from the steering column.

Installation

All vehicles
WARNING:
WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  1. Install the clockspring.
    • Make sure the retaining tangs lock into position on the steering column.

  1. Install the clockspring retaining screw.

  1. Connect the clockspring electrical connector.

  1. Attach the multifunction switches to the clockspring.

  1. Install the steering column lower shroud.
    • Lock the steering column locking lever.

  1. Install the audio control switch (if equipped).
    • Connect the electrical connector.

  1. Attach the steering column upper shroud to the lower shroud.
Vehicles without stability assist
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Incorrect centralization may result in premature component failure. If in doubt when centralizing the clockspring, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Centralize the clockspring.
    1. Turn the clockspring in a counterclockwise direction until resistance is felt (approximately two and one half turns).
    1. Turn the clockspring in a clockwise direction, until the arrow marked on the rotor of the clockspring aligns with the raised 'V' section at the 12 o'clock position on the outer cover of the clockspring (approximately two and one half turns).
Vehicles with stability assist
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Incorrect centralization may result in premature component failure. If in doubt when centralizing the clockspring, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Centralize the clockspring.
    1. Turn the clockspring in a counterclockwise direction until resistance is felt (approximately two turns).
    1. Turn the clockspring in a clockwise direction, until the arrow marked on the rotor of the clockspring aligns with the raised 'V' section at the 12 o'clock position on the outer cover of the clockspring (approximately two turns).
All vehicles
  1. Install the spring.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If there is any break between centralizing the clockspring and installing the steering wheel, or the vehicle is left unattended by the technician, the centralizing procedure MUST be repeated.
    Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Section  211-04 Steering Column.
Vehicles with stability assist
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:The electronic stability program must be re-configured. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Configure the electronic stability program using worldwide diagnostic system (WDS).

Side Impact Sensor - 5-Door > < Air Bag Control Module