Disabling System (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Marauder)
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- Record preset radio frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Move and tilt seats to the highest and rearmost positions. Disconnect negative battery cable. Also disconnect any auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). Wait at least one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE . Connect appropriate air bag simulators to clockspring connectors at top of steering column (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
- Remove passenger air bag module. See PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE . Connect appropriate air bag simulators to passenger air bag vehicle harness connectors (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
- Disconnect passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector, located under front seat. Connect appropriate front seat side air bag simulator to vehicle harness side connector (in place of passenger seat side air bag module). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat for driver front seat side air bag module.
- Disconnect driver seat belt pretensioner, located behind "B" pillar. Connect appropriate simulator to connector (in place of seat belt pretensioner). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for passenger's side. Connect negative battery cable.
CAUTION:
On vehicles equipped with front seat side air bag modules and seat belt pretensioners, manufacturer recommends removing front seats from vehicle before performing any diagnostics or repairs to seat belt pretensioner system. For diagnostics on systems other than seat belt pretensioners, seats may be left in vehicle as long as air bag simulator tool is installed in place of seat belt pretensioner harness.