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

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: RH side shown, LH side similar.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the trim panels, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the trim panels before installing.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

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

1. Position aside the rear door weatherstrip.
   

4-Door

1. NOTE: Rear seat and safety belt removed for clarity.

   Release the clips and position aside the C-pillar upper trim panel.
   

All vehicles

1. NOTE: 4-door shown, 5-door similar.

   Release the clips and position aside the C-pillar lower trim panel.
   

1. Remove the bolt, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the side impact sensor.
   Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure the C-pillar and side impact sensor mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

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