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Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator

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Fig 1: Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator
GF0002241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 1504302 Instrument panel center finish panel
2 14401 Connector
3 - Screw (3 required)
4 14B418 Passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) indicator
WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (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.
NOTE: 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 SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering  in this article.
  2. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
  3. Disconnect the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) indicator electrical connector.
  4. Remove the PAD indicator screws and PAD indicator.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering  in this article.