Ford Focus Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor - Front Door

NOTE:

RH shown, LH similar.

Removal and Installation

WARNING: If a vehicle
has been in a crash, inspect the restraints control module (RCM) and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM and sensors must be installed whether or not the airbags have deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE:

The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE:

The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the SRS . For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of this section.

1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section  501-05.

1. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.

1. NOTICE: To prevent stripping the insert nuts, tighten the side impact sensor bolts only enough to retain the side impact sensor correctly.

   Remove the 2 bolts and side impact sensor.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Repower the SRS . For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures portion of this section.