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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Deactivation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
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 correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (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 to OFF.
  3. At the Smart Junction Box (SJB) located at the RH side of the center console, remove the cover and the RCM fuse 32 (10A) from the SJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagrams Manual.
  4. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag warning indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag warning indicator will remain lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag warning indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding.
  5. Turn the ignition OFF.
    6. WARNING: Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact sensors or the restraints control module (RCM). Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

    See DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION  for location of the RCM and impact sensor(s).

    To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

    Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

  6. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  7. Using a 3-mm Allen wrench or a suitable tool, place it in the driver air bag module release hole on the underside of the steering wheel.
    8. Fig 1: Identifying 3-mm Allen Wrench
    GF0041963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: During driver air bag module removal, make sure all 3 driver air bag module hooks are released from the steering wheel wire clip. Failure to do so may cause damage to the driver air bag module and or the steering wheel.
    NOTE: The driver air bag module is removed for clarity.
  8. Position the 3-mm Allen wrench or suitable tool against the wire clip and push inward disengaging the wire clip from the 3 driver air bag module hooks.
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Driver Air Bag Module Hooks
    GF0041964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the horn electrical connector. Then disconnect the 2 driver air bag module electrical connectors and remove the driver air bag module.
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Connectors
    GF0041965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Open and lower the glove compartment door.
  11. Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
    12. Fig 4: Identifying Bolts
    GF0041966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment door. Failure to follow this instruction may result in vehicle damage, equipment damage, component damage and/or system failure.
    NOTE: Use care when removing the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel. The passenger air bag module can drop down during removal and the passenger air bag module rear bracket can scratch the front of the instrument panel.
  12. Through the glove compartment opening, release the passenger air bag module deployment door clips while pushing the passenger air bag module out of the instrument panel.
    13. Fig 5: Identifying Clips
    GF0041967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the passenger air bag module.
    1. Disconnect the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
    2. Detach the wire harness routing clip and remove the passenger air bag module.
    14. Fig 6: Identifying Connectors And Clip
    GF0041968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. From under the rear of the passenger seat, slide and disengage the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    15. Fig 7: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0016865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the passenger side D-pillar trim panel.
    1. Separate the weatherstrip.
    2. Pull out and separate the quarter trim panel at the D-pillar trim panel.
    3. Pull out to release the retainers and remove the D-pillar trim panel.
    16. Fig 8: Passenger Side D-Pillar Trim Panel
    GF0023982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the passenger side safety canopy module electrical connector.
    17. Fig 9: Passenger Side Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector
    GF0023983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the driver side D-pillar trim panel.
    1. Separate the weatherstrip.
    2. Pull out and separate the quarter trim panel at the D-pillar trim panel.
    3. Pull out to release the retainers and remove the D-pillar trim panel.
    18. Fig 10: Driver Side D-Pillar Trim Panel
    GF0023985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the driver side safety canopy module electrical connector.
    19. Fig 11: Driver Side Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector
    GF0023986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. From under the rear of the driver seat, slide and disengage the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    20. Fig 12: Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0016867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install RCM fuse 32 (10A) to the SJB.
  21. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
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