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Safety Canopy Bridge Resistor - Five Hundred, Montego

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Fig 1: Identifying Safety Canopy Bridge Resistor Components - Five Hundred, Montego
G04659768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
WARNING:
  1. 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.
  2. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
  1. 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.
  2. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  3. Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
  1. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
  2. Remove the C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the safety canopy module bridge resistor.
    1. Cut the fabric tether close to the rear of the headliner.
    2. Disconnect the safety canopy module bridge resistor electrical connector.
    3. Remove the safety canopy module bridge resistor.
    Fig 2: Identifying Safety Canopy Module Bridge Resistor & Fabric Tether
    G04659769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: The service part comes without the fabric tether. There is no need to connect the service part to the OEM fabric tether.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .