Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
21. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
22. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the clockspring electrical connector.
23. Connect the battery ground cable.
24. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the air bag system.
25. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
WARNING:
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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).
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FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVERS INSTALLED ON SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS CANNOT BE REPAIRED.
NEW TRIM COVERS MUST BE INSTALLED (CLEANING IS PERMISSIBLE).
26. Disconnect the seat motor electrical connector.
