Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connector on a safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment.
WARNING: Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM
is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the inadvertent deployment of the
safety canopy and risk of personal injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the air bag system
must be deactivated.
NOTE: Restraint system diagnostic tools MUST be installed under the seats in the seat side air bag (if equipped) and safety belt pretensioner (if
equipped) to floor connectors.
NOTE: Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a seat equipped with a seat side air bag with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to
diagnose or repair a seat concern when equipped with a seat side air bag the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system
diagnostic tools must be installed in the seat side air bag electrical connectors. The restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed prior to
operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: After diagnosing or repairing an SRS the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: After diagnosing or repairing a seat system, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
All vehicles
1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Vehicles built up to 03/2002
3. At the central junction box (CJB), located below the left hand 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 Manual.
Vehicles built 03/2002 onward
4. At the central junction box (CJB), located below the left hand side of the instrument panel, remove the restraints control module (RCM) fuse F2.
19 (1OA) the CJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram Manual.
All vehicles
5. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously (no
flashing) it the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag indicator does not remain lit continuously. remove the correct RCM fuse before
proceeding.
6. Turn the ignition OFF.
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.
