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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 60 (7.5A) from the CJB. For additional information, refer to the CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES .
  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.
    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.
    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).
  6. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    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.
  7. Remove the driver air bag module.
    1. From behind the steering wheel, remove the driver air bag module bolts.
    2. Release the driver air bag module retaining clips.
      Fig 1: Identifying Driver Air Bag Module Bolts
      G04654995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the driver air bag module.
    • Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
      Fig 2: Locating Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G04654996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect restraint system diagnostic tool to the driver air bag module electrical connector on the clockspring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Restraint System Diagnostic Tool (501-110)
    G04654997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Open the glove compartment door fully.
  11. Remove the ventilation pipe.
    • Detach the retaining clip.
      Fig 4: Locating Ventilation Pipe
      G04654998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Detach the defroster pipe from the heater housing and defroster vent.
    Fig 5: Locating Defroster Pipe
    G04654999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Trim Cover Retaining Bolts
    G04655000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  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
      Fig 7: Locating Retaining Clips
      G04655001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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
      G04655002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolts and the passenger air bag module and reinforcement bracket from the instrument panel.
    Fig 9: Locating Reinforcement Bracket Bolts
    G04655003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the passenger air bag module.
    • Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
      Fig 10: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors
      G04655004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the restraint system diagnostic tools to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Identifying Restraint System Diagnostic Tools (418-F395)
    G04655005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. Vehicles with seat side air bags 

  19. Disconnect the passenger seat electrical connector located under the seat.
    Fig 12: Locating Passenger Seat Electrical Connector
    G04655006Courtesy 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 (501-109) To Vehicle Harness Side
    G04655007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the driver seat electrical connector located under the seat.
    Fig 14: Locating Driver Seat Electrical Connector
    G04655008Courtesy 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 (501-109) To Vehicle Harness Side
    G04655009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    23. All vehicles 

  23. Install the restraints control module fuse 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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