F 250 4WD HD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Arming and Disarming
Deactivation Procedure
1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control
module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Wait one minute. This is the time required for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove driver side air bag module from vehicle.
WARNING: Place air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
4. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0011 or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering column.
5. Remove passenger side air bag module. Install Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0010 or equivalent on vehicle harness connector in place of
passenger side air bag module.
6. Reconnect positive battery cable.
Reactivation Procedure
1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
WARNING: The air bag simulator must be removed and the air bag reconnected when the system is reactivated.
2. Wait one minute for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete stored energy.
3. Remove Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0010 or equivalent from vehicle harness connector at top of steering column.
4. Install driver side air bag module.
5. Remove Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0011 or equivalent from vehicle harness connector on passenger side. Reconnect and install passenger
side air bag module.
6. Reconnect positive battery cable.
7. Prove out system.