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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Deactivation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraints system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The supplemental restraints system (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 smart power distribution junction box (SPDJB), located in the LH lower kick panel, remove the lower kick panel fuse cover and the restraints control module (RCM) fuse 46 (7.5A) from the SPDJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram Manual.
  4. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag warning indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag warning indicator will remain lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag warning indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding.
  5. Turn the ignition OFF.
    6. WARNING: Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact sensors or the restraints control module (RCM). Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

    Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION  for location of the RCM and impact sensor(s).

    To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

    Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

  6. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    7. NOTE: Repeat this step for both locking pins.
  7. Using a 3-mm Allen wrench or a suitable tool through the access hole on the backside of the steering wheel, position the tool against the spring clip and push in, disengaging the clip from the locking pin. With the spring clip disengaged from the locking pin, gently pull back on that side of the driver air bag module to release it from the steering wheel.
    8. Fig 1: Locating Allen Wrench
    GF0028576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not pull the driver air bag module electrical connectors out by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons may occur.
  8. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking buttons on the driver air bag module electrical connectors. With the locking buttons released, remove the electrical connectors and the driver air bag module.
    9. Fig 2: Releasing Locking Buttons On Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors
    GF0028577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Open and lower the glove compartment door. Then unhook the glove compartment door from the instrument panel (I/P).
    • If equipped, detach the glove compartment door dampener.

    10. Edge 

  10. Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts from the cross vehicle beam bracket.
    11. Fig 3: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Bolts From Cross Vehicle Beam Bracket
    GF0031215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors. Damage to the air bag module may occur.
  11. Through the glove compartment opening, release the 4 LH side deployment door clips. Then release the forward-most 5 clips and separate the deployment door and passenger air bag module from the I/P.
    12. Fig 4: Locating LH Side Deployment Door Clip
    GF0031216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the RH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    13. Fig 5: Releasing Locking Button On RH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector Using A Small Screwdriver
    GF0031217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
  13. With the RH locking button released, remove the RH electrical connector.
  14. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the LH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    15. Fig 6: Releasing Locking Button On LH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector Using A Small Screwdriver
    GF0031218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
  15. With the LH locking button released, remove the LH electrical connector and remove the passenger air bag module.

    16. MKX 

  16. Pull straight out to release the 5 retaining clips and remove the RH I/P finish panel.
    17. Fig 7: Locating Retaining Clips On RH I/P Finish Panel
    GF0031219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the screw for the LH duct assembly bracket from the front of the I/P.
    18. Fig 8: Locating Screw On LH Duct Assembly Bracket
    GF0031220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the screw and the LH duct assembly.
    19. Fig 9: Locating Screw On LH Duct Assembly
    GF0031221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the screw and the RH duct assembly.
    20. Fig 10: Locating Screw On RH Duct Assembly
    GF0031222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the 4 bolts and the passenger air bag module support bracket.
    21. Fig 11: Locating Bolts On Passenger Air Bag Module Support Bracket
    GF0031223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the 3 nuts from the passenger air bag module.
    22. Fig 12: Locating Nuts On Passenger Air Bag Module
    GF0031224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the passenger air bag module to hang from the wiring harness. Damage to the wiring harness and connectors may occur.
  22. Lower the rear of the passenger air bag module off the 3 mounting studs. Move the passenger air bag module rearward to release the 7 hooks from the I/P and rest the module on the cross vehicle beam.
    23. Fig 13: Identifying Hooks On I/P
    GF0031225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the LH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    24. Fig 14: Releasing Locking Button On LH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector Using A Small Screwdriver
    GF0031226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
  24. With the LH locking button released, remove the LH electrical connector from the passenger air bag module.
  25. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the RH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    26. Fig 15: Releasing Locking Button On RH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector Using A Small Screwdriver
    GF0031227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
  26. With the RH locking button released, remove the RH electrical connector. Remove the passenger air bag module from the glove compartment opening.

    27. All vehicles 

  27. From under the rear of the front passenger seat, slide and disengage the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    28. Fig 16: Identifying Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0031228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the passenger side D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
    29. CAUTION: Do not pull the passenger safety canopy module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
  29. With the locking button released, remove the electrical connector from the passenger safety canopy module.
    30. Fig 17: Locating Electrical Connector From Passenger Safety Canopy Module
    GF0031229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the driver side D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
    31. CAUTION: Do not pull the driver safety canopy module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
  31. With the locking button released, remove the electrical connector from the driver safety canopy module.
    32. Fig 18: Locating Electrical Connector From Driver Safety Canopy Module
    GF0031230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. From under the rear of the driver seat, detach the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector from the seat cushion frame. Then slide and disengage the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    33. Fig 19: Identifying Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector Locking Clip
    GF0031231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install RCM fuse 46 (7.5A) to the SPDJB.
  34. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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