Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any air bag
system components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery to starter relay cable and wait one minute.
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
NOTE: The safing sensor is internal to the air bag diagnostic monitor and is not replaced separately.
1. Disconnect the battery cables.
2. Remove the RH cowl side trim panel.
3. Remove the air bag diagnostic monitor.
1
Disconnect the two electrical connectors.
2
Remove the four screws.
3
Remove the air bag diagnostic monitor.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive
strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.