Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Deactivation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 seat belt deployable components, including pretensioners, load limiters and inflators. Never back probe deployable device electrical connectors. Tampering or back probing may cause an accidental deployment and result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the Safety Canopy® and cause serious personal injury or death.

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

Depower the SRS. For additional information, Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .

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 portion of Section 501-20B 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 AND CABLES .
Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, Refer to Driver Air Bag Module .
Remove the 3 passenger air bag module bolts.

NOTE: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the passenger air bag cover. Damage to the passenger air bag module may occur.

Partially remove the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel.
Disconnect the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
Under the passenger seat, slide and disengage the locking clip, release the tab and disconnect inline electrical connector C339.
Under the driver seat, slide and disengage the locking clip, release the tab and disconnect inline electrical connector C3051.
Disconnect the LH side safety canopy module electrical connector.
- For regular cab, remove the LH side B-pillar trim panel.
- For SuperCab and SuperCrew, remove the LH side C-pillar trim panel.
For additional information, REFER to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Disconnect the RH side safety canopy module electrical connector.
- For regular cab, remove the RH side B-pillar trim panel.
- For SuperCab and SuperCrew, remove the RH side C-pillar trim panel.
For additional information, REFER to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Install the RCM fuse 31 (10A) in the SJB.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .