Escape 2WD V6-3.0L (2009)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation
Deactivation
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
2. Turn the ignition to OFF.
3. At the Smart Junction Box (SJB) located at the RH side of the center console, remove the cover and the RCM fuse 32 (10A) from the SJB. For
additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagrams.
4. Turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag warning indicator will remain lit continuously
(no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag warning indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM
fuse before proceeding.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. WARNING: Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact
sensors or the restraints control module (RCM). Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats
and hood latches.
Refer to the Description and Operation portion of Air Bag Systems for location of the RCM and impact sensor(s).
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect
auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
7. Using a 3-mm Allen wrench or a suitable tool, place it in the driver air bag module release hole on the underside of the steering wheel.
8. NOTICE: During driver air bag module removal, make sure all 3 driver air bag module hooks are released from the steering wheel wire
