Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
25. Install the lower steering column opening cover with reinforcement.
1
Position the lower steering column opening cover with reinforcement to the instrument panel and push in at the top seating the retaining clips.
2
Install the retaining bolts.
26. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
27. Prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
WARNING: 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.
28. Check the restraint system for correct operation.
Manual Seats
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S)
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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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
AFTERWARD.
