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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
    G01595983Courtesy 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
    G01595984Courtesy 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
    G01595985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    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
    G01595986Courtesy 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
    G01595987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    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
    G01595988Courtesy 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
    G01595989Courtesy 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: Repositioning Seat Cushion Trim Cover Around Front Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner
    G01595990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    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
    G01595991Courtesy 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
    G01595992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    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
    G01595993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the passenger air bag module alignment channels.
    Fig 12: Inspecting Passenger Air Bag Module Alignment Channels
    G01595994Courtesy 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: Inspecting I/P Alignment Rails Or Holes
    G01595995Courtesy 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
    G01595996Courtesy 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
    G01595997Courtesy 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.
      Fig 16: Installing Passenger Air Bag Module And Trim Cover Into I/P
      G01595998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Starting at the left hand side of the trim cover, install the upper and lower alignment pins into the I/P.
  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 Trim Cover Retaining Tabs And Alignment Pins Into I/P
    G01595999Courtesy 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
    G01596000Courtesy 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
    G01596001Courtesy 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
    G01596002Courtesy 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
    G01596003Courtesy 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 in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of that section.
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