Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. 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 1 minute.
7. Remove the 2 steering wheel back cover plugs (one shown).
8. Remove the 2 driver air bag module bolts (one shown).
9. Remove the driver air bag module.
1
Release the 2 retaining tabs. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
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Label the driver air bag module squib number on the driver air bag module electrical connector before disconnecting.
2
Release the 2 retaining tabs. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
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Label the driver air bag module squib number on the driver air bag module electrical connector before disconnecting.
3
Disconnect the horn switch electrical connector.
4
Remove the driver air bag module.
