Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L (2010)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation
Deactivation
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: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious personal injury or death.
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: Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.
2. Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
3. Center the tilt steering column to allow for steering column upper and lower shroud removal.
4. NOTICE: Turn the steering wheel such that the top is at 90 degrees (at the 9 o'clock position) to the left from the straight-ahead position
to access the driver air bag module wire clips and to prevent damage to the steering column multi-function switch. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in component damage.
Turn the steering wheel so the top of the wheel is 90 degrees to the left (at the 9 o'clock position) as shown.
5. Remove the lower steering column opening cover.
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Remove the 3 screws.
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Pull out to release the top retainers.
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Remove the lower steering column opening cover.
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If equipped, disconnect the adjustable pedals switch connector.
