Ford Fusion: Supplemental Restraint System / Front Door Side Impact Sensor. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
If a SRS fault is present, continue to Step 2. Otherwise, turn the ignition off, wait at least one minute and continue to Step 3.
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Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Remove the door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the bolts and the front door side impact sensor.
Torque:
17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure the door and side impact sensor mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If the SRS was depowered, repower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
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Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs
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on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
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indicator is on or the bulb does
not work, your vehicle may need
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