Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair
Removal
WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST
BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND
WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF SO EQUIPPED).
NOTE: A repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform
the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel ash receptacle.
3. Remove the ash receptacle bracket.
1
Remove the retaining bolts.
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Remove the ash receptacle bracket.
4. Disconnect the Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch cover.