Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
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Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
Without Side Air Bag
REMOVAL
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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TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE
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.
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INSPECT THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR DAMAGE. IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IS DAMAGED
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE SEAT BACKREST FRAME OR SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MOUNTING BRACKET. IF
DAMAGED, THE SEAT BACKREST FRAME MUST BE INSTALLED NEW. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE THE SIDE AIR
BAG MODULE TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
1. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the seat backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED) electrical connector at the seat cushion frame.
