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Front Crash Sensor: Installation

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  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. DO NOT activate air bag system at this time. Tighten front crash sensor mounting nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable air bag system devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  . Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Crash Sensor
G99I29635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.