Explorer Sport 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
19. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
20. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool 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.
Make sure all restraint system diagnostic tool(s) that may have been installed during the repair have been removed from the vehicle and all SRS
components are connected.
21. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON.
22. Install the RCM fuse F2.6 (7.5A without rear blower, 15A with rear blower) to the CJB and close the cover.
23. WARNING: Be sure that nobody is in the vehicle and that there is nothing blocking or set in front of any air bag module when the
battery ground cable is connected.
Connect the battery ground cable.
24. Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS) as follows: Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to
ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately
six seconds and then turn off. If an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault is present, the air bag indicator will either:
-fail to light.
-remain lit continuously.
-flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the
time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault
exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be
diagnosed and repaired.
25. Clear all continuous DTCs from the restraints control module using a scan tool.
Procedures For Repair Operations
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation Deactivation Procedure
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air
bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in
the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
