Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Seat Cushion: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so could result in
pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
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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, 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).
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To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system
(SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
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To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and
installation procedure.
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The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove
could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
