Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
1. At the central junction box (CJB). located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the restraints control module (RCM) fuse F2.28
(1OA) from the CJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram. See:
Vehicles built 03/2002 onward
2. At the central junction box (CJB). located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the restraints control module (RCM) fuse F2. 19
(1OA) from the CJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram Manual
All vehicles
3. 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 RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and
hood latches. The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars. To deplete the backup
power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and
power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to See: Starting and Charging/Battery.
Vehicles with side air curtains or safety canopies
4. NOTE: Make sure the negative battery cable is still disconnected before continuing with the reactivation portion of this procedure.
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the LH side air curtain/safety canopy vehicle harness electrical connector.
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Push in on the C-pillar trim panel, seating the retainers.
5. Connect the LH side air curtain/safety canopy electrical connector.
Vehicles with safety canopies
6. WARNING: Any time the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching
hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in
the event of a side air curtain deployment.
NOTE: There are two different C-pillar trim panels. Those made for vehicles with side air curtain modules and those made for vehicles with safety
canopy modules. When installing a safety canopy module in place of a side air curtain module on a vehicle built up to 03/2002, C-pillar trim panels
that are safety canopy module compatible must be used.
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
Align the LH C-pillar trim panel hook to the opening in the sheet metal.