Ford Escape: 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:
LH (left-hand) shown, RH (right-hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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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).
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Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Position the weather-strip away from the C-pillar trim panel.
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NOTE:
Second row seat removed for clarity.
Release the clips and position the loadspace trim panel away enough to access the C-pillar side impact sensor.
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Disconnect the C-pillar side impact sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the C-pillar side impact sensor bolt.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
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Remove the C-pillar side impact sensor.
Installation
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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.
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Repower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
Other information:
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle...
Removal
Remove the hood latch release handle.
Rotate the hood latch release handle.
NOTE:
Do not remove the retaining clip from the hood latch release handle.
Release the retaining clip.
Remove the hood latch release handle...
Categories
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
Displaying the Master Access Code
To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

Remove the rubber mat.
Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
Press the push button ignition switch
once and wait a few seconds.
Press the push button ignition switch
again and remove the key.
Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
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