Removal & Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. DO NOT use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES
article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
WARNING:
On vehicles equipped with air suspension, prior to raising vehicle, turn off electrical power supply to air suspension system. Air suspension switch is located in right side kick panel area. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of air springs which may result in shifting of vehicle.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.