Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the
supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
3. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag front impact severity sensor retaining nuts is critical for correct system operation.
NOTE:
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Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.
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Make sure the radiator support and front impact severity sensor mating surfaces are clean and debris free.
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Connect the battery ground cable.
3. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). See: Body and
Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Prove Out Procedure
4. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
5. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the
supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.
7. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure
to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). See: Body and Frame/Interior
Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Prove Out Procedure
First Row
SIDE IMPACT SENSOR - FIRST ROW
