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Disabling System (Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable & Taurus)

  1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This is the time required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
  2. Remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
  3. Install air bag simulator to air bag module harness connector to simulate, air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION  table. See Figure. A trouble code will set if an incorrect air bag simulator is installed. If vehicle has a passenger-side air bag, go to next step. If vehicle has only a driver-side air bag, connect negative battery cable.
  4. Remove passenger-side air bag module from instrument panel. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up. On Sable and Taurus, install Pressure Switch Simulator (Rotunda 105-00080) to air bag module harness connector to simulate air bag.
  5. On remaining models, install air bag simulator to air bag module harness connector to simulate air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION  table. See Figure. A trouble code will set if an incorrect air bag simulator is installed. Connect negative battery cable.
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