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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation And Reactivation: Reactivation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the seat harness side of the driver safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Seat Harness Side Of Driver Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01591870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the driver safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    1. Connect the driver safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    2. Slide and engage the driver safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector locking clip.
    Fig 2: Connecting Driver Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01591871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Reposition the seat cushion trim cover around the driver safety belt buckle pretensioner and attach the hook and loop strip.
    Fig 3: Repositioning Seat Cushion Trim Cover Around Driver Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner
    G01591872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. Vehicles With Side Air Bags 

  5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the driver side air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Driver Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01591873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. From under the driver seat, connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01591874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. All Vehicles 

  7. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the seat harness side of the front passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    G01591875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the front passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    1. Connect the front passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    2. Slide and engage the front passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector locking clip.
    Fig 7: Connecting Front Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01591876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Reposition the seat cushion trim cover around the front passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner and attach the hook and loop strip.
    Fig 8: Attaching Hook And Loop Strip
    G01591877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. Vehicles With Side Air Bags 

  10. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger side air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01591878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. From under the passenger seat, connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01591879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. All Vehicles 

  12. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01591880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the passenger air bag module alignment channels.
    Fig 12: Identifying Passenger Air Bag Module Alignment Channels
    G01591881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove or position anything out of the way that may be blocking the accessibility to the I/P alignment rails or holes.
    Fig 13: Removing Anything Out Of Way That Blocking Accessibility To I/P Alignment Rails Or Holes
    G01591882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    1. Position the passenger air bag module.
    2. Install the wire harness pin-type retainer to the passenger air bag module.
    3. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01591883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the passenger air bag module alignment channels to the alignment rails of the I/P.
    Fig 15: Positioning Passenger Air Bag Module Alignment Channels To Alignment Rails Of I/P
    G01591884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the passenger air bag module and trim cover into the I/P.
      NOTE: Left hand upper alignment pin shown, left hand lower alignment pin is similar.
    • Starting at the left hand side of the trim cover, install the upper and lower alignment pins into the I/P.
    Fig 16: Installing Upper And Lower Alignment Pins Into I/P
    G01591885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Working from left to right, install all the trim cover retaining tabs and alignment pins into the I/P.
    • When all channels and tabs are aligned correctly, there will be an even gap around the perimeter of the passenger air bag trim cover.
    Fig 17: Installing All Trim Cover Retaining Tabs And Alignment Pins Into I/P
    G01591886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Through the glove box opening, install the passenger air bag module retaining bolts.
    Fig 18: Installing Passenger Air Bag Module Retaining Bolts
    G01591887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Close the glove box.
  21. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the four-pin clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 19: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Four-Pin Clockspring Electrical Connector
    G01591888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Connect the four-pin clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 20: Connecting Four-Pin Clockspring Electrical Connector At Base Of Steering Column
    G01591889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the lower steering column opening cover with reinforcement.
    1. Position the lower steering column opening cover with reinforcement to the instrument panel and push in at the top seating the retaining clips.
    2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 21: Installing Lower Steering Column Opening Cover With Reinforcement
    G01591890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Reconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    25. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  25. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
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