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Disabling System (Expedition & Navigator)

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.
  2. Remove driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE . Connect appropriate air bag simulator to clockspring connector at top of steering column, in place of air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
  3. Remove oval-shaped relay cover from passenger side of instrument panel. See Fig 1. Disconnect passenger side air bag module electrical connector. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness, in place of air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
  4. WARNING: If vehicle is equipped with side air bags, manufacturer recommends removing front seats (with side air bag modules) before performing electrical diagnosis on air bag system. Seats may be left in vehicle if diagnostics are NOT being performed on side air bag system and air bag simulator is installed in place of side air bag harness.
  5. If equipped with side air bags, disconnect side air bag electrical connectors under front seats. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to driver and passenger side air bag vehicle harness connectors, in place of air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Connect negative battery cable.
Fig 1: Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector (Expedition, F150/250 & Navigator)
G97E04873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.