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Component Replacement Deactivation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This procedure should only be used when replacing air bag system components.

  1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming, if equipped. Disconnect negative battery cable. Also, disconnect any auxiliary batteries and power supplies, if equipped. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  2. Disconnect electrical connectors, located at lower steering column opening finish panel and remove finish panel. Remove hood latch release screws. Separate hood latch release cable from release handle and remove handle. Remove left heater duct retaining screw and heater duct.
  3. Reposition carpet to access and loosen 2 driver-side instrument panel tunnel brace bolts. Remove steering column opening reinforcement mounting bolts and reinforcement. Disconnect clockspring lower connector, located at base of steering column. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to vehicle harness side of clockspring lower connector (in place of air bag module).
  4. Remove glove box. See GLOVE BOX  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. See Figure . Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F395/014-R1079) to vehicle harness side of passenger-side air bag module connector (in place of air bag).
  5. Connect negative battery cable. Move and tilt front seats to their highest and most forward position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy. From under right front seat, disengage side air bag module connector from bracket. Disconnect side air bag connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-133/40-009) to vehicle harness side of side air bag module connector (in place of air bag module).
  6. Access and disconnect right front seat belt retractor/pretensioner connector. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to vehicle harness side of right front seat belt pretensioner connector (in place of pretensioner).
  7. From under left front seat, disengage side air bag module connector from bracket. Disconnect side air bag connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-133/40-009) to vehicle harness side of side air bag module connector (in place of air bag module).
  8. Access and disconnect left front seat belt retractor/pretensioner connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to vehicle harness side of left front seat belt pretensioner connector (in place of pretensioner).
  9. Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  . Disconnect negative battery cable.
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