Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
30. Disconnect the LH side air curtain/safety canopy electrical connector.
31. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the LH side air curtain/safety canopy electrical connector.
Vehicles built up to 03/2002
32. Install the RCM fuse F2.28 (10A) to the CJB.
Vehicles built 03/2002 onward
33. Install the RCM fuse F2.19 (10A) to the CJB.
All vehicles
34. Connect the battery ground cable.
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.
Vehicles built up to 03/2002
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
(10A) from the CJB.
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
(10A) from the CJB.
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 and wait at least one minute.
Vehicles with side air curtains or safety canopies
