Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
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).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
5. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the
supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
6. Connect the battery ground cable.
7. WARNING: 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.
With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). See: Air Bag(s) Arming and
Disarming/Service and Repair/Prove Out Procedure
Item 3: Driver Air Bag Module Connectors Installation Note
1. CAUTION: The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module.
Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air
bag module.
Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module and connect the electrical connectors.
