Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
PRETENSIONERS MUST BE RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION,
RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. If equipped with seat side air bags, move and tilt the front seats to their highest and most forward position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to deplete its stored energy.
4. If equipped with seat side air bags:
1
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
2
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.
3
Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connectors.
4
Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connectors.
5
Reconnect the battery ground cable.
6
Move the front seats rearward.
7
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
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.
5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
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.
6. Install the passenger air bag module.
7. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the clockspring connector.
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.
8. Install the driver air bag module.
9. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
10. Prove out the system.
Procedures For Repair Operations
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
DEACTIVATION
WARNING:
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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.
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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.
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DO NOT SET A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE DOWN WITH THE TRIM COVER FACE DOWN. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF
