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Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator

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Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator
GF0008853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 04302 Instrument panel (I/P) center finish panel
2 W707628 I/P center finish panel screws (2 required)
3 - Passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) indicator electrical connector (part of 14401)
4 0A936A PAD indicator
5 W505942 PAD indicator screws (2 required)
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 restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering  in the General Procedures portion of this section.
  2. Remove the 2 instrument panel (I/P) center finish panel screws.
  3. Pull out to detach the 4 retaining clips and partially remove the I/P center trim panel.
  4. Disconnect the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) indicator electrical connector.
  5. Remove the 2 screws from the PAD indicator and remove it from the I/P center finish panel.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  7. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering  in the General Procedures portion of this section.