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.
- Connect the electrical connector to the front impact severity sensor.
- Align the locator tabs of the front impact severity sensor to the openings in the radiator support bracket.
- Install the front impact severity sensor bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Install the radiator support bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
- Install the hood latch assembly.
- Position the hood latch.
- Install the hood latch bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Tighten the hood latch nut.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Verify the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch. For additional information, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
- Repower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
NOTE:
Make sure the radiator support and front impact severity sensor mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
WARNING:
The tightening torque of the air bag front impact severity sensor retaining bolt is critical for correct system operation.
NOTE:
Align the hood latch position as previously marked during removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure the hood latch is fully engaged.