Ford Explorer: Supplemental Restraint System / Removal and Installation - C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) shown, RH (right-hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Position the rear door weather-strip aside.
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Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Vehicles with police package
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Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
All vehicles
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Fold the second row outboard seat to the easy entry position.
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Position the cargo hook bolt cover aside.
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Remove the cargo hook bolt and the cargo hook.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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NOTE:
Second row seat removed for clarity.
Release the clips and position the loadspace trim
panel away enough to access the C-pillar side impact sensor.
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Remove the C-pillar side impact sensor.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Remove the C-pillar side impact sensor.
Installation
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NOTE:
The C-pillar side impact sensor mating surfaces must
be smooth and allow for a flush attachment to each other.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Repower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Removal
WARNING:
Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped
with seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be
installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase
the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Categories
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from
outside your vehicle. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.

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