Explorer Sport 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
16. Using the special tool, install the safety belt buckle support bolt.
17. Install the safety belt buckle support bolt cover.
18. Position the driver seat rearward.
19. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
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, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS,
SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE VEHICLE WORKSHOP MANUAL TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR
BAG SENSORS.
THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
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).
20. Position the passenger seat forward.
21. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat side airbag floor electrical connector.
WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE
FROM VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.