Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
14. Tilt the driver seat towards the rear of the vehicle. Disconnect the ten-pin electrical connector.
15. Attach a driver safety belt pretensioner restraint system diagnostic tool to the ten-pin floor electrical connector.
16. Remove the driver seat from the vehicle.
17. Remove the lower steering column opening cover with reinforcement.
1
Remove the retaining bolts.
2
Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening cover with reinforcement.
18. Disconnect the four-pin air bag sliding contact electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
19. Attach a restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the four-pin air bag sliding contact electrical connector.
20. Remove the passenger air bag. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
