Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Air Bag Module
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
Removal
WARNING:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
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Restraint system diagnostic tools are for service only. Tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road. Failure to
remove restraint system diagnostic tools could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE:
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The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate
a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
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After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic
procedure again.
All vehicles
1. Depower the system.
2. Remove the two steering wheel back cover plugs (one shown).
3. Remove the two driver air bag module bolts (one shown).
Expedition vehicles
