Complete System Deactivation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Pickup, 1995 Ford F-Super Duty, 1995 Ford Cab & Chassis, and 1995 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Back-up power supply will hold a deployment charge for approximately one minute after positive battery cable is disconnected. Always deactivate air bag module before attempting any service procedures.
NOTE:
Complete system deactivation sequence is required for the following situations:
- Diagnosis and testing purposes.
- Vehicle was involved in a collision in which air bag DID NOT deploy, and vehicle needs to be driven.
- Air bag system is not functioning properly and vehicle needs to be driven to repair facility.
- Disconnect and shield negative and positive battery cables. Wait at least one minute to deplete charge in back-up power supply. Remove nuts and washers that retain air bag module to steering wheel. Remove air bag module from steering wheel and disconnect it.
- Connect Air Bag Simulator (105-00010) to clockspring connector. See Fig 1 . Connect positive and negative battery cables. To reactivate air bag system, see COMPLETE SYSTEM REACTIVATION .