Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Arming and Disarming
DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE
1. Record USER 1 and USER 2 pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedure.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Wait one minute for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete stored energy.
WARNING: Place air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up to avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury.
4. Remove driver side air bag module.
5. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0010 or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering column.
6. Remove passenger side air bag module. Install Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0010 or equivalent on vehicle harness connector in place of
passenger side air bag module.
7. Reconnect battery ground cable.
REACTIVATION PROCEDURE
WARNING: The air bag simulator must be removed and the air bag reconnected when the system is reactivated to avoid non-deployment in
a collision resulting in possible personal injury.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Wait one minute for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete stored energy.
3. Remove Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0010 or equivalent from vehicle harness connector at top of steering column.
4. Install driver side air bag module.
5. Remove Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0010 or equivalent from vehicle harness connector on passenger side. Reconnect and install passenger
side air bag module.
6. Reconnect battery ground cable.
7. Prove out system.
8. Reprogram USER 1 and USER 2 preset radio frequencies and set clock.
