F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Air Register: Service and Repair
Center
REMOVAL
1. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
2. If equipped, disconnect the transfer case rotary control switch electrical connector.
3. Disconnect battery cables.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the battery to starter relay cable and wait one minute for the backup power supply to be depleted.
WARNING:
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NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTIONS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH
COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED
BEFORE SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER
SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE.
