9000 L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC (1991)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Installation
WARNING: If the ground connection is not a good one, the system might not function properly. When fitting the sensor, make sure that the
arrows on it point to the front. Make sure that the contact surfaces between the sensor and the body metal are clean so that a good ground
connection is obtained, as system performance might otherwise be unsatisfactory.
1. Clean the contact surfaces between the front sensor and body metal so that a good ground connection is obtained.
2. Lubricate the threads of the retaining screws. Use Gleitmo 750, part No. (45) 30 07 309, Ford Motorcraft Silicone Dielectric Compound or any
equivalent product with good conductivity and high viscosity.
3. Fit the front sensor by means of the retaining screws.
4. Tighten screws using the special torx bit (part No. 84 71 120). Torque to 8 Nm (6 lb ft)
5. Plug the connector into the front sensor and fit the cable tie.
Note: When replacing a generation. 1 type sensor by a generation. 2 type sensor, see point 12.
LEFT-HAND SIDE
6. Refit the front main fuse box.
7. Connect the battery cable.
8. Remove the lower storage compartment from the center console. Plug in the SRS tester and clear the diagnostic trouble codes, if any.
9. Start the engine. Check whether the SRS lamp lights up for about six seconds and then goes out.
10. Check whether the SRS lamp indicates a fault (by flashing).
11. Unplug the SRS tester. Fit the lower storage compartment.
12. The front sensors in model year 1988-1991 cars may be of generation. 1 type, i.e. their electrical connection is in the form of a cable with
connector. On sensors of generation. 2 type, the connector is integrated with the sensor. When changing to a generation 2 type sensor the following
must be observed:
