F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (2004)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair
PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) SWITCH
Special Tool(s)
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
1. Prepare the vehicle for passenger air bag deactivation switch removal.
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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.
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 and wait at least one minute.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the
supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
2. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
