Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
the vehicle harness side of the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
13. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
Seats Not Removed
There are two deactivation procedures.
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One procedure requires removal of the front seats. This procedure will be used when diagnosing or repairing a seat side air bag concern. This
procedure will also be used when diagnosing or repairing any in-seat or seat-mounted component of a seat equipped with a seat side air bag. The
seat must be removed when performing repairs on a seat equipped with a seat side air bag.
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The other procedure does not require front seat removal during the diagnostic and repair process. This procedure will be used when diagnosing or
repairing a concern that is not related to a seat equipped with a seat side air bag.
WARNING: IF THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) IS BEING SERVICED, THE SYSTEM MUST BE DEACTIVATED
AND RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE INSTALLED.
THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG MODULES RECONNECTED
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
NOTE:
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Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a seat equipped with a seat side airbag with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to
diagnose or repair a seat concern when equipped with a seat side air bag, the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system
diagnostic tools must be installed in the seat side airbag electrical connectors. The restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed prior to
operating the vehicle over the road.
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After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
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After diagnosing or repairing a seat system, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
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.
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).
2. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove the driver air bag module.
4. Attach a Restraint System Diagnostic Tool 418-F088 (105-R0012) to the clockspring side of the driver air bag module connector.
5. Remove the passenger air bag module.
6. Attach a Restraint System Diagnostic Tool 418-F088 (105-R0012) to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag connector.
7. If equipped with seat side air bags and a front power driver seat reconnect the battery ground cable.
8. Move and tilt the front seats to their highest and most forward position.
9. If equipped with seat side air bags and a front power driver seat, disconnect the battery ground cable.
10. If equipped with seat side air bags, disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector and attach Restraint System Diagnostic
Tool 418-133 (40-009) to the vehicle harness side of the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.
CAUTION: Vehicles without side air bags, do not deactivate the side air bag module circuit by removing the side air bag bridge resistor from the
side air bag floor connector.
If the side air bag bridge resistor is removed, an open circuit fault will be generated by the restraints control module (RCM).
If a restraint system diagnostic tool is installed at the side air bag floor connector, a low resistance fault will be generated by the RCM.
11. If equipped with seat side air bags, disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector and attach Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
418-133 (40-009) to the vehicle harness side of the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
CAUTION: Vehicles without side air bags, do not deactivate the side air bag module circuit by removing the side air bag bridge resistor from the
side air bag floor connector.
If the side air bag bridge resistor is removed, an open circuit fault will be generated by the restraints control module (RCM).
