Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Air Bag Module
Driver Air Bag Module
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the
body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not paint any air bag module trim covers or deployment doors. Paint may cause the air bag to deploy incorrectly. Failure to
follow this instruction may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering See: Air Bag(s)
Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures.
2. Remove the 2 driver air bag module bolts.
3. NOTICE: Do not pull the driver air bag module electrical connectors out by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons may
occur.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking buttons on the driver air bag module electrical connectors.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
