Expedition 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2000)
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If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side airbag system is being serviced the airbag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure
contained in Air Bag Systems of the appropriate car/truck service manual.
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Airbag simulators (restraint system diagnostic tools) MUST be installed under the seats in the side airbag to floor connector.
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Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a side airbag system with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side
airbag system the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side airbag connector at the
floor connector. The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.
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Diagnostics may be performed on seat systems other than the side airbag system (lumbar, climate controlled, heated, power seat track) with the
seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system diagnostic tool is installed under the seat in the side airbag to floor connector.
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After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed before operating the vehicle.
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Navigator is shown, Expedition is similar.
REMOVAL
1. Deactivate the supplemental restraint system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
2. Remove the seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Front Seat-Captain's Chair with Side Air Bag.
3. Remove the screw and the seat latch handle.
4. Remove the screw.
5. From the front underside of the seat cushion frame, remove and disconnect the seat control and climate control switch (if equipped) electrical
connectors.
