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Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator

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Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Components
GF0018690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 044D70 Instrument cluster finish panel
2 - Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator retainers (part of 044D70)
3 14B268 PAD indicator
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.
    NOTE: The ignition must be in the OFF position for at least one minute if disconnecting the Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, a DTC will be set in the RCM memory and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait one minute.
  2. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL & CONSOLE article.
  3. Release the 2 retainers and remove the PAD indicator.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.