Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2004)
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that
is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal
injury.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not
indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
All vehicles
1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. At the central junction box (CJB), located on the LH end of the instrument panel, open the kick panel cover and remove the restraints control
module (RCM) fuse F2.14 (1OA) from the CJB. For additional information, See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems Electrical Diagrams.
4. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously (no
flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before
proceeding.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. 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 or RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and
hood latches. The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars. 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 ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information See: Starting and Charging/Battery.
7. Remove the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
