Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
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.
12. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
Seats Removed
There are two reactivation procedures.
^
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.
^
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: THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG MODULES AND
PRETENSIONERS MUST BE RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A
COLLISION, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. 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. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver seat side 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.
5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat side 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 affected front seat(s).
7. Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connectors.
8. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connectors.
9. If equipped with a front power driver seat, reconnect the battery ground cable.
10. Move the front seats rearward.
11. If equipped with a front power driver seat, disconnect the battery ground cable.
12. 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.
13. Install the passenger air bag module.
14. 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.
15. Install the driver air bag module.
16. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
17. Prove out the system.
Seats Not Removed
There are two reactivation procedures.
^
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.
^
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: THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG MODULES AND