Navigator 2WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE
AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD
LATCHES.
PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE VEHICLE SHOP MANUAL TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG
SENSORS.
THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST
ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
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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.
NOTE:
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If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side airbag system is being serviced the airbag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure
contained in Air Bag Systems of the appropriate car/truck service manual.
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Airbag simulators (restraint system diagnostic tools) MUST be installed under the seats in the side airbag to floor connector.
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Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a side airbag system with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side
airbag system the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side airbag connector at the
floor connector. The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.
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Diagnostics may be performed on seat systems other than the side airbag system (lumbar, climate controlled, heated, power seat track) with the
seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system diagnostic tool is installed under the seat in the side airbag to floor connector.
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After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed before operating the vehicle.
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Navigator is shown, Expedition similar.
1. Remove the seat cushion from the seat backrest.
2. Remove the climate control seat fan motor (if equipped).
1
Cut the zip-tie, separate and remove the duct.
2
Cut the zip-tie and separate the duct from the fan motor.
3
Disconnect the fan motor wire harness.
4
Remove the screws.
5
Remove the fan motor.
3. Remove the lower Thermo-Electric Device (TED) (if equipped).
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Cut the zip-tie, separate and remove the duct.
