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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Reactivation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the RCM fuse F2.19 (10A) from the CJB.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute.

    3. Vehicles with safety canopies 

  3. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the LH safety canopy vehicle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    G03946430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the LH safety canopy electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting LH Safety Canopy Electrical Connector
    G03946429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. WARNING: Any time the safety canopy has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy deployment.
    NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
  5. Align the LH C-pillar trim panel hook to the opening in the sheet metal.
    • The safety belt shoulder height adjuster and the C-pillar trim panel sliding insert must be at their most upward position of travel to aid installation.
      Fig 3: Aligning LH C-Pillar Trim Panel Hook
      G03946433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the LH C-pillar trim panel.
    1. With the hook aligned to the sheet metal, position the top of the C-pillar trim panel to the sheet metal.
      • Make sure the safety belt shoulder height adjuster and the C-pillar trim panel sliding insert are at their most upward position of travel to aid installation.
    2. Align and slide down, engaging the front upper trim panel retainer.
      • The C-pillar trim panel sliding insert circular recess must align to the safety belt guide bolt.
    3. Align and push in, engaging the front lower trim panel retainer.
      Fig 4: Positioning LH C-Pillar Trim Panel
      G03946434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Push in on the C-pillar trim panel, seating the retainers.
    • After the C-pillar trim panel is reinstalled, make sure the safety belt shoulder height adjuster button activation and the vertical movement of the trim panel sliding insert is smooth.
      Fig 5: Pushing In On C-Pillar Trim Panel
      G03946435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. Vehicles with safety canopies 

  8. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the RH safety canopy vehicle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    G03946427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the RH safety canopy electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Connecting RH Safety Canopy Electrical Connector
    G03946426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. WARNING: Any time the safety canopy has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
    NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
  10. Align the RH C-pillar trim panel hook to the opening in the sheet metal.
    • The safety belt shoulder height adjuster and the C-pillar trim panel sliding insert must be at their most upward position of travel to aid installation.
      Fig 8: Aligning RH C-Pillar Trim Panel Hook
      G03946438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the RH C-pillar trim panel.
    1. With the hook aligned to the sheet metal, position the top of the C-pillar trim panel to the sheet metal.
      • Make sure the safety belt shoulder height adjuster and the C-pillar trim panel sliding insert are at their most upward position of travel to aid installation.
    2. Align and slide down, engaging the front upper trim panel retainer.
      • The C-pillar trim panel sliding insert circular recess must align to the safety belt guide bolt.
    3. Align and push in, engaging the front lower trim panel retainer.
      Fig 9: Engaging Front Lower Trim Panel Retainer
      G03946439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Push in, seating the retainers.
    • After the C-pillar trim panel is reinstalled, make sure the safety belt shoulder height adjuster button activation and the vertical movement of the trim panel sliding insert is smooth.
      Fig 10: Pushing Retainers
      G03946440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    13. All vehicles 

  13. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    G03946441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03946423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Close the glove compartment.
  16. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tools from the clockspring electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
    Fig 13: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tools
    G03946421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
    1. Connect the horn switch electrical connector.
      2. CAUTION: The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air bag module.
    2. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connectors as noted during removal.
    3. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
      Fig 14: Positioning Driver Air Bag Module To Steering Wheel
      G03933026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the 2 driver air bag module bolts (1 shown).
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 15: Installing Driver Air Bag Module Bolts
      G03946445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the 2 steering wheel back cover plugs (1 shown).
    Fig 16: Installing Steering Wheel Back Cover Plugs
    G03946418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  20. Make sure all restraint system diagnostic tool(s) that may have been installed during the repair have been removed from the vehicle and all SRS components are connected.
  21. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON.
  22. Install the RCM fuse F2.19 (10A) to the CJB.
    23. WARNING: Be sure that nobody is in the vehicle and that there is nothing blocking or set in front of any air bag module when the battery ground cable is connected.
  23. Connect the battery ground cable.
  24. Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS) as follows:

    Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault is present, the air bag indicator will either:

    • fail to light.
    • remain lit continuously.
    • flash.

    The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.

    Clear all continuous DTCs from the restraints control module using a scan tool.

    25. Vehicles with safety canopies 

  25. Check the active restraints for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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