2004 Explorer 4WD V8 Steering Column Air Bag Arming and Disarming Instructions
Reactivation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the
deactivation procedure.
All vehicles
1. Remove the RCM fuse F2.19 (10A) from the CJB.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
Vehicles with safety canopies
3. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the LH safety canopy vehicle harness electrical connector.
4. Connect the LH safety canopy electrical connector.
5. WARNING: Any time the safety canopy 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 safety canopy deployment.
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.
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The safety belt shoulder height adjuster and the C-pillar trim panel sliding insert must be at their most upward position of travel to aid
installation.