Mark VIII V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
Removal
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE
MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for back-up power supply energy to be depleted.
3. Open glove compartment door and depress sides to release retaining tabs. Disconnect glove compartment door holding cable and pin to allow door
to drop down.
4. Depress tabs on air bag diagnostic monitor to air bag monitor bracket and slide air bag diagnostic monitor off air bag monitor bracket.
5. Disconnect air bag diagnostic monitor electrical wiring connectors and remove air bag diagnostic monitor.
Installation
1. Connect electrical wiring connectors to the air bag diagnostic monitor.
2. Position air bag diagnostic monitor to air bag monitor bracket and slide air bag diagnostic monitor into place. Ensure that tabs are locked in place.
3. Attach glove compartment door holding cable and pin. Close glove compartment by pushing in on retaining tabs.
4. Reconnect positive battery cable.
5. Reconnect negative battery cable.
6. Prove out air bag system.
