Diagnostics Disabling Procedure (Without Side Curtain & Side AIR Bags)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This procedure should only be used when performing air bag system diagnostics.

Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming, if equipped. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
Open steering wheel access door, located on back of steering wheel. Release tab and slide driver-side air bag electrical connector off. Push driver-side air bag electrical connector together. Push down, pivot electrical connector, release electrical connector retainer and disconnect connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F403) on harness side of electrical connector (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
Open glove box, push in on glove box door tabs, and position glove box in downward position. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module harness connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F403) on passenger-side air bag vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag).
Disconnect right and left seat belt pretensioner electrical connectors. See Figure . Install Air Bag Simulators (501-097) on harness side of seat belt pretensioner electrical connectors. Connect negative battery cable.