Ford Ecosport: Supplemental Restraint System / Removal and Installation - C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor

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: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

1.   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).
   

1. Depower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. Position the rear seat cushion to the full forward position.
   

1. Lower the backrest.
   

1. 1. Position the rear door weather-strip aside from the lower C-pillar trim panel.
      
   2. Release the clips and position the lower C-pillar trim panel away enough to access the side impact sensor.
      

1. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
   3. Remove the side impact sensor.
      

Installation

1. 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.
   

1. Repower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).