Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B Zetec SFI (2003)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Air Bag Module
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag
module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in
the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be installed new, not repainted.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not
indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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. Depower the system. See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Air Bag Disarming and Arming/Depowering and Repowering
Procedure
2. NOTE: The driver air bag module and steering wheel must be serviced as an assembly. These components are not serviced separately
NOTE: Make sure to follow all steps and instructions in the removal of the steering wheel.
Remove the steering wheel.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. Repower the system. See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Air Bag Disarming and Arming/Depowering and Repowering
Procedure