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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Reactivation

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.

All vehicles 

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    CrewCab and Excursion with safety belt retractor pretensioners 

  2. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01555472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01555473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the driver side B-pillar trim panel, and front and rear door scuff plates.
  5. Install the driver side shoulder safety belt guide.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damaged. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or the cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    Fig 3: Installing Shoulder Safety Belt Guide Cover
    G01555474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01555475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01555476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the passenger side B-pillar trim panel, rear assist handle and front and rear door scuff plates.
  9. Install the passenger side shoulder safety belt guide.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or the cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    Fig 6: Installing Passenger Side Shoulder Safety Belt Guide
    G01555477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    SuperCab with safety belt buckle pretensioners-seat integrated restraints (SIR) 

  10. From under the driver seat, remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Driver Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01555478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. From under the driver seat, connect the driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Driver Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01555479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. From under the passenger seat, remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01555480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. From under the passenger seat, connect the passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting Passenger Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01555481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    SuperCab with safety belt retractor pretensioner. 

  14. Remove the bolt from the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner.
    Fig 11: Removing Bolt From Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner
    G01555482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01555483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 13: Connecting Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01555484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Position the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner and install the bolt.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 14: Positioning Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner
    G01555485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the driver side door scuff plate.
    Fig 15: Installing Driver Side Door Scuff Plate
    G01555486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the bolt from the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner.
    Fig 16: Removing Bolt From Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner
    G01555487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 17: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01555488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 18: Connecting Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01555489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Position the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner and install the bolt.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    Fig 19: Positioning Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner
    G01555490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the passenger side door scuff plate.
    Fig 20: Installing Passenger Side Door Scuff Plate
    G01555491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Regular cab with safety belt retractor pretensioners 

  24. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01555492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Connect the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 22: Connecting Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01555493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the driver side door scuff plate and rear corner trim panel.
  27. Install the driver side shoulder safety belt guide. Close the shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or the cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    Fig 23: Installing Driver Side Door Scuff Plate And Rear Corner Trim Panel
    G01555494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01555495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 25: Connecting Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01555496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the passenger side door scuff plate and rear corner trim panel.
  31. Install the passenger side shoulder safety belt guide. Close the shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted.
    NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or the cover does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    Fig 26: Installing Passenger Side Door Scuff Plate And Rear Corner Trim Panel
    G01555497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  32. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01555498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 28: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01555499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Close the glove compartment.
  35. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the clockspring electrical connector.
    Fig 29: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Clockspring Electrical Connector
    G01555500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Connect the clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
    NOTE: Vehicles with speed control only shown, all others are similar.
    Fig 30: Connecting Clockspring Electrical Connector At Base Of Steering Column
    G01555501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the steering column opening lower finish panel.
    1. Align the steering column opening lower finish panel to the instrument panel.
    2. Turn the retaining clips a quarter-turn clockwise to install.
      Fig 31: Installing Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel
      G01555502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  39. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
    WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  40. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .