Deactivation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING:
Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
If a seat equipped with a SRS component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.
NOTE:
The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.
NOTE:
The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- At the central junction box (CJB), located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the cover and the restraints control module (RCM) fuse 26 (10A) from the CJB, For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram Manual.
- Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Remove the driver air bag module.
- Remove the 2 back cover plugs.
- Remove the 2 driver air bag module bolts.
- Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
- Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
- Remove the driver bag module.
- Attach restraint system diagnostic tool to the clockspring electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
- Push in on the 2 glove compartment door tabs and position the glove compartment downward.
- Through the glove compartment opening, disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
- Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
- Install the RCM fuse F2.26 (10A) to the CJB.
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Make sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).