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General Deactivation Procedure (Seats Installed)

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 performing repairs not related to air bag system, including seat systems (lumbar, climate control, heated seat, power seat track, etc.).

  1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming. 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. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F395/014-R1079) to clockspring side of upper clockspring connector (in place of air bag module).
  3. Remove glove box. See GLOVE BOX  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module harness 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 module).
  4. Connect negative battery cable. Move 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. Disconnect left side air bag module harness connector located under left front seat. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-133/40-009) to vehicle harness side of left side air bag module connector. Disconnect right side air bag module harness connector located under right front seat. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-133/40-009) to vehicle harness side of right side air bag module connector.
  5. On all vehicles, access and disconnect left front seat belt pretensioner harness connector. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to vehicle harness side of left front seat belt pretensioner connector. Access and disconnect right front seat belt pretensioner harness connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to vehicle harness side of right front seat belt pretensioner connector. Reconnect negative battery cable.
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