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Front Impact Severity Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the front impact severity sensor.
  2. NOTE: Make sure the radiator support and front impact severity sensor mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
  3. Align the locator tabs of the front impact severity sensor to the openings in the radiator support bracket.
  4. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag front impact severity sensor retaining bolt is critical for correct system operation.
  5. Install the front impact severity sensor bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  6. Install the radiator support bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  7. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
  8. Fig 1: Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0023999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Align the hood latch position as previously marked during removal.
  9. Install the hood latch assembly.
    1. Position the hood latch.
    2. Install the hood latch bolts.
      • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    3. Tighten the hood latch nut.
      • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  10. Fig 2: Hood Latch & Fasteners
    GF0024000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Make sure the hood latch is fully engaged.
  11. Verify the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch. For additional information, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
  12. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .