Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Deactivation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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.

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 disassemble or tamper with safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners, adaptive load limiting retractors, safety belt inflators, or probe the electrical connectors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners, adaptive load limiting retractors, or safety belt inflators, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All vehicles

Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
Turn the ignition OFF.
At the Smart Junction Box (SJB), located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the cover and the RCM fuse 32 (10A) from the SJB. For additional information, refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
Turn the ignition ON and 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.
Turn the ignition OFF.

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 the DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION portion of this service information 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.

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE in this service information.
Hybrid vehicles
Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Pull downward to release the retainers and remove the steering column opening panel.
Disconnect the knee air bag module electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating Knee Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
Disconnect the glove compartment damper and lower the glove compartment.

Fig 2: Locating Glove Compartment Damper Cable
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: RH HVAC register omitted for clarity.

Fig 3: Locating RH Instrument Panel Side Finish Panel

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the RH instrument panel side finish panel to access the RH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
Through the glove compartment opening, access the LH passenger air bag electrical connector.

Fig 4: Locating Glove Compartment
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not pull the electrical connectors out by the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip. Damage to the clip can occur.

Fig 5: Releasing Connector Position Assurance Clips Using Appropriate Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using an appropriate tool, lift up and release the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clips and disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
From under the rear of the 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.

Fig 6: Locating Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the RH C-pillar trim cover retainer cap.
Remove the retainer and RH C-pillar trim cover.
Disconnect the RH side air curtain module electrical connector.

Fig 7: Locating RH Side Air Curtain Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the LH C-pillar trim cover retainer cap.
Remove the retainer and LH C-pillar trim cover.
Disconnect the LH side air curtain module electrical connector.

Fig 8: Locating LH Side Air Curtain Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
From under the rear of the driver seat, 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.

Fig 9: Locating Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install RCM fuse 32 (10A) in the SJB.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.