Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W (2000)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR CORRECT SYSTEM OPERATION. IF
A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A
COLLISION IN WHICH THE RIGHT COWL A-PILLAR AREA HAS BEEN DAMAGED, INSPECT THE MOUNTING AND
BRACKET FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE (ECS) MUST BE REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAGS HAVE
DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THE AREA OF THE (ECS) MOUNTING IS RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL
CONDITION.
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IF INSTALLING A NEW AIR BAG MODULE, ALWAYS INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS)
MODULE.
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TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE
DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE
FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS,
SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
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DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS.
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THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
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TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT
LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage can result.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic
procedure again.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Remove the RH sill plate.
3. Position the carpet out of the way.
4. Remove the ECS.
1
Disconnect the ECS electrical connector locking clip.
2
Disconnect the ECS electrical connector.
3
Remove the three retaining screws.
4
Remove the ECS module and bracket.
INSTALLATION
