Mustang V8-4.6L SC VIN Y (2004)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Air Bag Module
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
Diagnostic Tool, Restraint System
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module.
This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accidental deployment.
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Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental
deployment.
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After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
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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 trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
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The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could
result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE: 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. Prepare the vehicle for driver air bag module removal.
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WARNING:
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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.
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Please refer to the appropriate component or system to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
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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).
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. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
