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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2000SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSAIR BAG CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURESMISSING NUT, RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) AND SIDE SENSOR
2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Missing Nut, Restraints Control Module (RCM) and Side Sensor
2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Missing Nut, Restraints Control Module (RCM) and Side Sensor
WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS.
THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
NOTE:
^ There are two procedures to repair a vehicle having missing air bag crash sensor attaching weld nut(s). Read both this procedure and Weld Nut Repair - "J" Nut, Restraints Control Module (RCM) and Side Crash Sensor before proceeding with the repair.
^ Use only this procedure if two or more weld nuts are missing, do not install the "J" nuts as outlined in Weld Nut Repair - "J" Nut, Restraints Control Module (RCM) and Side Crash Sensor.
^ Radiator support repair shown, others are similar.
1. Obtain a 6 mm (0.24 in) weld nut.
2. Obtain a 6 mm (0.24 in) grounding screw.
3. Route a sufficient length of copper welding wire through the weld nut clearance hole and back out an adjacent access hole.
4. Feed the copper welding wire through the weld nut, then through a standard flat washer.
5. Secure the flat washer so that it cannot be pulled off the end of the copper welding wire.
6. Pull the copper welding wire back through the clearance hole, allowing the weld nut and flat washer to follow the copper welding wire through.
7. Position the weld nut to the weld nut clearance hole, firmly pulling on the copper welding wire allowing the secured flat washer to hold the weld nut in position.
8. Holding the weld nut securely in place and using a MIG welder, weld in four places around the edge of the weld nut.
9. Metal finish as required.
10. Verify the nut is securely in place.
11. Install the crash sensor.
12. Tighten the attaching screws to specification.
DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS.
THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
NOTE:
^ There are two procedures to repair a vehicle having missing air bag crash sensor attaching weld nut(s). Read both this procedure and Weld Nut Repair - "J" Nut, Restraints Control Module (RCM) and Side Crash Sensor before proceeding with the repair.
^ Use only this procedure if two or more weld nuts are missing, do not install the "J" nuts as outlined in Weld Nut Repair - "J" Nut, Restraints Control Module (RCM) and Side Crash Sensor.
^ Radiator support repair shown, others are similar.
1. Obtain a 6 mm (0.24 in) weld nut.
2. Obtain a 6 mm (0.24 in) grounding screw.
3. Route a sufficient length of copper welding wire through the weld nut clearance hole and back out an adjacent access hole.
4. Feed the copper welding wire through the weld nut, then through a standard flat washer.
5. Secure the flat washer so that it cannot be pulled off the end of the copper welding wire.
6. Pull the copper welding wire back through the clearance hole, allowing the weld nut and flat washer to follow the copper welding wire through.
7. Position the weld nut to the weld nut clearance hole, firmly pulling on the copper welding wire allowing the secured flat washer to hold the weld nut in position.
8. Holding the weld nut securely in place and using a MIG welder, weld in four places around the edge of the weld nut.
9. Metal finish as required.
10. Verify the nut is securely in place.
11. Install the crash sensor.
12. Tighten the attaching screws to specification.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.