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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation And Reactivation: Deactivation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
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 probe the electrical connectors on safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All vehicles 

  1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. At the smart junction box (SJB), located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the cover and the RCM fuse 25 (7.5A) from the SJB. For additional information, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .
  4. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag warning indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag warning indicator will remain lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag warning indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding.
  5. Turn the ignition OFF.
    6. 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.

    See DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION  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.

  6. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    7. NOTE: There are 2 locking pins that retain the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
  7. Using a 3-mm Allen wrench or a suitable tool through the access hole on the backside of the steering wheel, position the tool against the spring clip and push in, disengaging the clip from the locking pin. With the spring clip disengaged from the locking pin, gently pull back on that side of the driver air bag module to release it from the steering wheel.
    8. Fig 1: Locating Allen Wrench
    GF0028576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Repeat the previous step for the second locking pin.
    9. CAUTION: Do not pull the driver air bag module electrical connectors out by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons can occur.
  9. 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.
    10. Fig 2: Releasing Locking Buttons On Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors
    GF0028577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Open the glove compartment door and release the door damper cable, then fully lower the glove compartment door.
    11. Fig 3: Locating Door Damper Cable
    GF0028579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Fusion and Milan 

  11. Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
    12. Fig 4: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Bolts
    GF0028580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors. Damage to the passenger air bag module may occur.
  12. Release the deployment door clips from the instrument panel and then remove the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel.
    13. Fig 5: Locating Deployment Door Clips
    GF0028581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    MKZ 

  13. Remove the instrument panel end panel.
    14. Fig 6: Locating I/P End Panel
    GF0028582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Illustration shows the location of the 5 RH instrument panel trim panel nuts located inside of the instrument panel.
  14. Through the glove compartment opening and the side of the instrument panel, remove the 5 RH instrument panel trim panel nuts on the inside of the instrument panel.
    15. Fig 7: Locating RH I/P Trim Panel Nuts
    GF0028583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Pull out releasing the 2 retaining clips and remove the RH instrument panel trim panel.
    16. Fig 8: Locating Retaining Clips
    GF0028584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
    17. Fig 9: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Bolts
    GF0028585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors. Damage to the passenger air bag module may occur.
  17. Through the glove compartment opening, release the deployment door clips from the instrument panel and then remove the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel.

    18. All vehicles 

    NOTE: Fusion and Milan shown, MKZ similar.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  18. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking buttons on the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
    19. Fig 10: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors
    GF0028586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connectors out by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons can occur.
    NOTE: Fusion and Milan shown, MKZ similar.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  19. With the locking buttons released, remove the electrical connectors and the passenger air bag module.
    20. Fig 11: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors
    GF0028587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. From under the rear of the passenger seat, slide and disengage the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    21. Fig 12: Locating Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0028589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Fusion shown, Milan and MKZ similar.
  21. Remove the RH C-pillar trim cover retainer caps.
    22. Fig 13: Locating RH C-Pillar Trim Cover Retainer Caps
    GF0028591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the 2 retainers and the RH C-pillar trim cover.
    23. Fig 14: Locating RH C-Pillar Trim Cover And Retainers
    GF0028592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the RH side air curtain module electrical connector.
    24. Fig 15: Locating RH Side Air Curtain Module Electrical Connector
    GF0028593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Fusion shown, Milan and MKZ similar.
  24. Remove the LH C-pillar trim cover retainer caps.
    25. Fig 16: Locating LH C-Pillar Trim Cover Retainer Caps
    GF0028595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the 2 retainers and the LH C-pillar trim cover.
    26. Fig 17: Locating LH C-Pillar Trim Cover And Retainers
    GF0028596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the LH side air curtain module electrical connector.
    27. Fig 18: Locating LH Side Air Curtain Module Electrical Connector
    GF0028597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. From under the rear of the driver seat, slide and disengage the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    28. Fig 19: Locating Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0028599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install RCM fuse 25 (7.5A) to the SJB.
  29. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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