Section 01-20B: Restraints, Passive—Supplemental Air Bag System
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Sensor, RH/LH Primary Crash

 

Removal

 WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY (10653). TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

NOTE: To service stripped outboard sensor retaining screws, replace the sensor bracket with bracket Part No. 14B190 RH, 14B191 LH, screw Part No. N806327-S190 (2 req'd) and nut Part No W620397-S36 (2 req'd). Tighten to 10.2-13.8 Nm (8-10 lb-ft).

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).
  1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
  1. Remove engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600) RH side or battery LH side.
  1. Disconnect RH/LH primary crash sensor electrical connector and wiring retainer.



  1. Remove RH air bag sensor mounting bracket (14B045) /LH air bag sensor mounting bracket .
  1. Remove four retaining screws and remove RH radiator primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket (14B004) /LH radiator primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket (14B005) .
 

Installation

  1. Position RH radiator primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket /LH radiator primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket and wire lead in vehicle and secure sensor to RH/LH radiator support (16138) with four retaining screws. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 Nm (8-10 lb-ft).
  1. Install RH air bag sensor mounting bracket /LH air bag sensor mounting bracket .
  1. Connect RH/LH front sensor wire lead connector to wiring assembly connector and connect wiring retainers.
  1. Install engine air cleaner RH side or battery LH side.
  1. Reconnect positive battery cable.
  1. Reconnect battery ground cable.
  1. Prove-out air bag system.