Aerostar 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Air Bag Module
Removal
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR ONE MINUTE PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY
SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Remove four nut and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector on driver side air bag module from connector on air bag sliding contact.
WARNING: AFTER REMOVING DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE, PLACE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP.
4. Remove driver side air bag module.
Installation
1. Fill out the traceability postcard supplied with the new driver side air bag module and return it to Ford Motor Company. Note the diagnostic
trouble code.
2. Connect driver side air bag module wiring connector to connector on air bag sliding contact.
3. Position driver side air bag module to steering wheel and secure with four nut and washer assemblies. Tighten to 4.0-6.0 N.m (36-53 in-lb).
4. Connect positive battery cable.
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When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module
relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
