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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Reactivation

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ALL VEHICLES 

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 

  1. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01439850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01439851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement mounting bracket. Install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Positioning RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel Reinforcement Mounting Bracket
    G01439852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement. Install the bolts.
    Fig 4: Positioning RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel Reinforcement
    G01439853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Align the retaining clips and install the RH lower instrument panel finish panel.
    Fig 5: Installing RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel
    G01439854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the clockspring electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Clockspring Electrical Connector
    G01439855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 7: Connecting Clockspring Electrical Connector At Base Of Steering Column
    G01439856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    1. Position the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Install the electrical connector pin-type retainers.
    4. Position the data link connector. Install the screws.
      Fig 8: Installing Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel Reinforcement
      G01439857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Align the steering column opening lower finish panel and push in to seat the retaining clips.
    Fig 9: Aligning Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel And Push In To Seat Retaining Clips
    G01439858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    6. 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.
  6. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  7. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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