Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (1998)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Modification - Procedure For Front Passenger Seat Removal
WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST
BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND
WAIT 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:
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The safing sensor is internal to the air bag Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module and is not replaced separately.
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This procedure should be used to modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on an Econoline van equipped without an optional
passenger air bag when the front passenger seat is being removed (cutaway builds are not affected).
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The air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module Part No. F7UZ- 14A685-A is the module that is released for cutaway vehicles originally built
without a front passenger seat and optional passenger air bag.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable(s).
2. Disconnect the air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the safety belt and buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
4. Remove the front passenger seat.
5. Remove the air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module.
6. Install a new air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module, Part No. F7UZ-14A685-A.
7. Connect the battery ground cable(s).
8. Prove out the system.
NOTE: If the air bag indicator flashes a Lamp Fault Code (LFC) during prove out, the LFC will need to be identified and diagnosed. See:
Testing and Inspection
