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Supplemental Restraint System SRS Deactivation and Reactivation: Deactivation

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WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Restraint system diagnostic tools are for service only. Tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road. Failure to remove restraint system diagnostic tools could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver device.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system SRS fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. At the central junction box (CJB), located below the RH side of the instrument panel, remove the trim panel, the cover, and the RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE RCM fuse F19 (10A) from the CJB.
  4. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding.
  5. Turn the ignition OFF.
    6. 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.
  6. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wail at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

    Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least 1 minute. For additional information, REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

  7. Remove the 2 steering wheel back cover plugs (1 shown).
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Back Cover Plugs
    G03966687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 driver air bag module bolts (1 shown).
    Fig 2: Removing Driver Air Bag Module Bolts
    G03966688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the driver air bag module.
    1. Release the 2 retaining tabs. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
      • Label the driver air bag module squib number on the driver air bag module electrical connector before disconnecting.
    2. Release the 2 retaining tabs. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
      • Label the driver air bag module squib number on the driver air bag module electrical connector before disconnecting.
    3. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors (1 shown).
    4. Remove the driver air bag module.
    Fig 3: Removing Driver Air Bag Module
    G03966689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tools to the clockspring electrical connectors at the top of the steering column.
    Fig 4: Attaching Restraint System Diagnostic Tools To Clockspring Electrical Connectors At Top Of Steering Column
    G03966690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. While pushing in on the 2 glove compartment door tabs, position the glove compartment downward.
    Fig 5: Positioning Glove Compartment Downward
    G03965403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Through the glove compartment opening, release the tabs and disconnect the LH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting LH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03966692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the LH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Attaching Restraint System Diagnostic Tool To Vehicle Harness Side Of LH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03966693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Through the glove compartment opening, release the tabs and disconnect the RH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting RH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03966694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the RH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Attaching Restraint System Diagnostic Tool To Vehicle Harness Side Of RH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03966695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the RCM fuse F19 (10A) to the CJB.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable.
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