Escape 2WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
18. Remove the driver side D-pillar trim panel.
1
Separate the weatherstrip.
2
Pull out and separate the quarter trim panel at the D-pillar trim panel.
3
Pull out to release the retainers and remove the D-pillar trim panel.
19. Disconnect the driver side safety canopy module electrical connector.
1
Slide and disengage the driver side safety canopy module electrical connector locking clip.
2
Push in to release the tab and disconnect the driver side safety canopy module electrical connector.
20. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the driver side safety canopy module electrical connector.
Escape Hybrid, Mariner and late build Escape vehicles without side air bags
21. CAUTION: Do not deactivate the side air bag module circuit by removing the side air bag bridge resistor from the side air bag electrical
connector.
If the side air bag bridge resistor is removed, an open circuit fault will be generated by the restraints control module (RCM). If a restraint system
diagnostic tool is installed at the side air bag floor electrical connector, a low resistance fault will be generated by the RCM.
Escape Hybrid, Mariner and late build Escape vehicles with side air bags
