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Deactivation Procedure

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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 restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.
NOTE: No restraint system diagnostic tools are available for the safety belt buckle pretensioners. If the ignition switch is set to RUN or START with either the driver or passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector disconnected, the DTC(s) for an open circuit fault will be active.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. At the smart junction box (SJB), located below the RH side of the instrument panel, remove the restraints control module (RCM) fuse 8 (10A) from the SJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram Manual.
  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 or RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

    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 article.
  7. Remove the 2 driver air bag module bolts (1 shown).
    Fig 1: Locating Driver Air Bag Module Bolts
    GF0008835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Do not pull the driver air bag module electrical connectors out by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons can occur.
    Fig 2: Lifting Up & Releasing Locking Buttons On Driver Airbag Module Electrical Connectors Using Small Screwdriver
    GF0008836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tools to the clockspring electrical connectors at the top of the steering column.
    Fig 3: Attaching Restraint System Diagnostic Tools To Clockspring Electrical Connectors At Top Of Steering Column
    GF0008837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Open the glove compartment door fully to access the passenger air bag electrical connector.
  11. Release the tab and disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0008838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Attaching Restraint System Diagnostic Tool To Vehicle Harness Side Of Passenger Airbag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0008839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the RCM fuse 8 (10A) to the SJB.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
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