Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
6. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the air bag sliding contact electrical connector at the base of the steering
column.
7. Connect the battery ground cable.
8. With the restraint system diagnostic tool connected to the vehicle harness side of the air bag sliding contact at the base of the steering column,
prove out the air bag system
9. 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.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle 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).
Disconnect the battery cable and wait at least one minute.
10. Remove the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
11. Remove the two driver air bag module retaining bolts.
12. Remove the driver air bag module.
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Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
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Remove the driver air bag module.
