OEM Lincoln Continental Air Bag Sensor

Lincoln Continental Air Bag Sensor Parts and Q&A

• Side Impact Sensor
  XF3Z-14B345-AA
  Q: How Should the Side Impact Air Bag Sensor Be Serviced to Ensure Safety and Proper Operation on Lincoln Continental?

  A:

  When servicing the side impact sensor users need to wear safety glasses to minimize risks associated with accidental air bag deployments. System operation depends on proper vehicle sensor orientation so inspect the sensor bracket along with the wiring pigtail for damage after collisions then replace and properly set damaged parts. Initiate proofing the SRS system by starting with the ignition turned OFF then ON while observing the air bag indicator which displays illumination for six seconds until it shuts off. System operation requires troubleshooting of SRS faults first since the indicator either fails to light or remains constantly on or flashes. For this step you must turn the ignition switch to OFF then remove the cover from the central junction box which exists below the left side of the instrument panel to separate fuse 9 (10 A). Move the front seats to their highest and forward position before depleting the back up power supply with a battery ground cable removal process that requires waiting for at least one minute. The side impact sensor is accessible through the carpet area below the front seat while removing the wire harness pin-type retainer along with the two retaining bolts enables position of the sensor with bracket outside the seat structure. Unplug the side impact sensor and extract it with its bracket through the disassembly process. Proceed with installation by first disconnecting the battery cable and then attach the side impact sensor to its correct position followed by securing bolts and replacing the wire harness pin-type retainer. First switch the ignition off then on before placing back the restraints control module fuse 9 which has a rating of 10 A and cover the junction box. Check that the vehicle interior is empty and open for the air bag modules before bringing power back to the battery ground cable. Apply the front seats to their backward positions before you finish SRS checkout by following this procedure: Turn the ignition key starting from ON and finishing at OFF so the air bag indicator detects proper function while you wait 10 seconds then return the key to ON. The diagnosis and necessary corrections need to be made in case any faulty warnings appear.
• Control Module
  XF3Z-14B321-AA
  Q: How to safely remove and replace the side impact air bag sensor while ensuring proper system operation on Lincoln Continental?

  A:

  Using protective safety glasses is mandatory for replacing or removing the side impact sensor due to the potential air bag deployment hazard. The correct functioning of sensor orientation requires assessment of the sensor bracket and wiring pigtail for collision-related deformation after a crash. Replace all affected parts irrespective of air bag discharge. Start the supplemental restraint system (SRS) proof by placing the ignition switch on from OFF position and watching the air bag indicator turns on for six seconds before going off. Continue with the repairs only after resolving all SRS system errors that appear through the indicator or prevent it from turning off. First detach the central junction box panel under the left side of the instrument panel by removing its cover. Then remove fuse 9 which has a rating of 10 A from the restraints control module. Push the front seats to maximum height and forward position followed by disconnecting the battery ground cable while waiting one minute for power depletion. Reach the side impact sensor underneath the front seat carpet by removing the wire harness pin-type retainer and the two retaining bolts to position the sensor with bracket out of position. Context: Regularly inspect the side impact sensor and remove both components, the sensor as well as its bracket. You should begin installation by maintaining battery negative cable disconnect and proceed to connect the side impact sensor before correctly positioning it and securing it with two retaining bolts and reinserting the wire harness pin-type retainer. Reinstall the restraints control module fuse 9 (10 A) after turning the ignition switch from OFF to ON along with covering the junction box. Reestablish ground battery cable connection after checking that both the vehicle seat area and air bag equipment paths are free from obstacles. The SRS requires another proof-out process by moving both front seats into the rear position while checking the air bag indicator shows proper operation after switching the ignition key through ON to OFF states with a 10-second pause. Test and repair faults when the detection system finds any issues.