F 250 2WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1994)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
NOTE: If the air bag did not deploy in an accident, it may not have been needed. Complete all diagnosis procedures before replacing the air bag
diagnostic monitor.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR ONE MINUTE PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY
SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Remove four nut and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector on driver side air bag module from connector on air bag sliding contact.
4. Remove driver side air bag module.
WARNING: AFTER REMOVAL, PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP.
INSTALLATION
1. Fill out the traceability postcard supplied with the new driver side air bag module and return it to Ford Motor Company. Note the diagnostic
trouble code.
2. Connect wiring connector of the driver side air bag module to connector on the air bag sliding contact.
3. Position air bag diagnostic monitor to steering wheel and secure with four nut and washer assemblies. Tighten to 4.0-6.0 Nm (36-53 in lb).
4. Connect positive battery cable.
