Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
15. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the driver seat side air bag floor electrical connector.
16. Connect the battery ground cable.
17. Position the front seats rearward.
18. With the diagnostic tools in place at all deployable devices, prove out the air bag system. See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming
19. Position the front seats to their most forward position.
20. 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.
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PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENT OR SYSTEM TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR
BAG SENSORS.
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THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
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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).
21. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the windshield side garnish molding.
22. Pull up to release the retaining clips and remove the front door scuff plate.
23. From behind the front safety belt guide bolt cover, release the retaining tab and open the cover.
NOTE: The front safety belt guide has been removed for clarity.