F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 3 (1999)
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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Air bag modules with discolored or damaged deployment doors must be installed new, not repainted.
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Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is
involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any
other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
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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.
REMOVAL
NOTE:
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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).
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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic
procedure again.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Remove the instrument panel relay cover.
3. Disconnect the passenger air bag module.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the upper retaining bolt.
