Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Switch

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WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch, Electrical Connector And Screws

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
2	-	Instrument panel control opening bezel
3	14B268	PAD switch
4	W800705	PAD switch screws (3 required)

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

After installation, prove out the SRS as follows:

Turn the ignition from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag SRS fault is detected, the air bag warning indicator will:

fail to light.
remain lit continuously.
flash.

The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required to complete testing of the SRS. If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag warning indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.

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