E 250 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Arming and Disarming
DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect battery positive cable.
2. Wait one minute. This is the time required for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove four nut and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel.
4. Disconnect driver side air bag module connector.
5. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering wheel.
6. Connect battery positive cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
REACTIVATION PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect battery positive cable.
2. Wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.
3. Remove air bag simulator from vehicle harness connector at top of steering column. Reconnect driver air bag module connector. Position driver
side air bag module on steering wheel and secure with four nut and washer assemblies (10 mm). Tighten nut and washer assemblies 4-6 Nm
(36-53 lb-in).
4. Connect battery positive cable.
NOTE: 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.
5. Prove out system. Refer to System Prove Out Procedure under Testing and Inspection / Procedures / Diagnostic Strategies.
WARNING: THE AIR BAG SIMULATOR(S) MUST BE REMOVED AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
RECONNECTED FOR THE SYSTEM TO BE REACTIVATED.
