Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Arming and Disarming
Deactivation Procedure
1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control
module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Wait one minute. This is the time required for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove two back cover plugs and remove screw and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel. Disconnect horn
electrical connector. Disconnect driver air bag sliding contact electrical connector. Remove driver side air bag module from vehicle.
WARNING: Place air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
4. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0011 or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering column.
5. Remove passenger side air bag module. Install Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00012 or equivalent on vehicle harness connector in place of
passenger side air bag module.
6. Reconnect positive battery cable.
Reactivation Procedure
1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
WARNING: The air bag simulator must be removed and the air bag reconnected when the system is reactivated.
2. Wait one minute for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete stored energy.
3. Remove air bag simulator from vehicle harness connector at top of steering column.
4. Reconnect driver side air bag module.
5. Position driver side air bag module on steering wheel and secure with two screw and washer assemblies (8 mm). Tighten screw and washer
assemblies to 10-13 Nm (89-115 lb in). Install two back cover plugs.
6. Remove air bag simulator from vehicle harness connector on passenger side. Reconnect and install passenger side air bag module.
7. Reconnect positive battery cable.
8. Prove out system.
