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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Deactivation

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: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

    All vehicles 

  1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. 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 F2.60 (7.5A) from the CJB.
  4. 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.
  5. Turn the ignition OFF.
    6. 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.
  6. The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars.

    To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

    Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    7. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the driver air bag module, wiring harness or steering wheel do not insert any tool between the driver air bag module and the steering wheel.
    NOTE: Turn the steering wheel to access the air bag captive bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Driver Air Bag Module
    G03953549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the driver air bag module.
    1. Remove the driver air bag module bolts.
    2. Release the driver air bag module retaining clips.
  8. Remove the driver air bag module.
    • Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Removing Driver Air Bag Module
    G03953550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect restraint system diagnostic tool to the driver air bag module electrical connector on the clockspring.
    Fig 3: Connecting Restraint System Diagnostic Tool To Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector On Clockspring
    G03953551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Open the glove compartment door fully.
  11. Remove the ventilation pipe.
    • Detach the retaining clip.
    Fig 4: Removing Ventilation Pipe
    G03953552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Detach the defroster pipe from the heater housing and defroster vent.
    Fig 5: Detaching Defroster Pipe From Heater Housing And Defroster Vent
    G03953576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Passenger Air Bag Module Trim Cover Retaining Bolts
    G03953554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Use a protective covering (shop towel, etc.) between the instrument panel, passenger air bag trim cover and the trim tool to prevent damage to the instrument panel when removing the passenger air bag trim cover.
    Fig 7: Detaching Passenger Air Bag Module Trim Cover From Instrument Panel
    G03953555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Detach the passenger air bag module trim cover from the instrument panel.
    • Use a trim tool to carefully release the retaining clips, starting at the front outer edge.
  15. Remove the passenger air bag module trim cover.
    1. Lift the outer edge.
    2. Lift the cover moving it towards the windshield to disengage the retaining clips.
    Fig 8: Removing Passenger Air Bag Module Trim Cover
    G03953556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach the passenger air bag module and reinforcement bracket from the instrument panel.
    Fig 9: Detaching Passenger Air Bag Module And Reinforcement Bracket From Instrument Panel
    G03953557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the passenger air bag module.
    • Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors
    G03953558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect restraint system diagnostic tools (2 req'd) to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Connecting Restraint System Diagnostic Tools To Vehicle Harness Side Of Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors
    G03953559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. Vehicles with seat side air bags 

  19. Disconnect the passenger seat electrical connector located under the seat.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Passenger Seat Electrical Connector Located Under Seat
    G03953560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Connect the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Restraint System Diagnostic Tool To Vehicle Harness Side Of Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03953561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the driver seat electrical connector located under the seat.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Driver Seat Electrical Connector
    G03952720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Connect the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Connecting Restraint System Diagnostic Tool To Vehicle Harness Side Of Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03953563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    23. All vehicles 

  23. Install the restraints control module fuse F2.60 (7.5A) to the central junction box (CJB).
  24. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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