Reactivation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the RCM fuse F2.20 (10A) from the CJB.
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove 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 Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.

Fig 2: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
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Position the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement. Install the bolts.

Fig 3: Positioning RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel Reinforcement
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Align the retaining clips and install the RH lower instrument finish panel.

Fig 4: Installing RH Lower Instrument Finish Panel
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Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the clockspring electrical connector at the top of the steering column.

Fig 5: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Clockspring Electrical Connector
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Install the driver air bag module.
1. Connect the horn electrical connector.
2. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
3. Position the driver air bag module into the steering wheel.
4. Install the two driver air bag module bolts.
5. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Driver Air Bag Module
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

Make sure all restraint system diagnostic tool(s) that may have been installed during the repair have been removed from the vehicle and all SRS components are connected.
Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON.
Install the RCM module fuse F2.20 (10A) to the CJB and install the cover.

WARNING: Be sure that nobody is in the vehicle and that there is nothing blocking or set in front of any air bag module when the battery ground cable is connected.

Connect the battery ground cable.
Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS) as follows:
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately six seconds and then turn off. If an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault is present, the air bag indicator will either:
- fail to light.
- remain lit continuously.
- flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.

Clear all continuous DTCs from the restraints control module using a scan tool.