Escort L4-121 2.0L SOHC VIN P SFI (2002)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation
Special Tool(s)
Deactivation Procedure
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: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the ECS fuses are 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.
1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
2. Turn the ignition switch from ON to OFF.
3. At the central junction box (CJB), located on the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the cover and electronic crash sensor (ECS) module fuse
AIR BAG (10A) from the CJB. At the battery junction box (BJB), located in the engine compartment, remove the cover and the ECS module fuse
FUEL INJ (30A) from the BJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram Manual.
4. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously (no
flashing) if the correct ECS fuses have been removed. If the air bag indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse
before proceeding.
5. Turn the ignition off.
6. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or
replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking
components near the front or side air bag sensors or ECS, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary
