F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST
BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND
WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF SO EQUIPPED).
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
3. Remove the instrument panel relay cover.
4. Disconnect the two passenger air bag deactivate switch electrical connectors.
5. Remove the Passenger Airbag Deactivate (PAD) switch.
1
Remove the three screws.
2
Remove the passenger air bag deactivate switch.
