B4000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1999)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Side Air Bag Module
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform
the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Open the glove compartment door to access the mounting screws.
3. Remove the two screws (1).
CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger-side air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors.
4. Placing one hand in the glove compartment, push the passenger-side air bag module out enough to access the electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector (2).
6. Remove passenger-side air bag module (3).
7. Install in reverse order of removal.
Air Bag Module Deployment Procedure
Several situations may arise which require some form of disposal action: scrapping a vehicle containing a deployed air bag, scrapping a vehicle with a
live air bag, disposal of a live but electronically inoperative air bag module or scrapping a deployed module. Disposal recommendations for these
situations are shown in the following chart and discussed in detail.
Deployed Air Bag
To service a vehicle in which the air bag has deployed, the deployed air bag must be replaced with a new air bag module. The deployed air bag can be
disposed of in the same manner as any part to be scrapped.
Remote Air Bag Deployment
Some vehicles that are damaged or inoperable to the point that service cannot be made, may contain an undeployed air bag. This condition could occur
by side or rear impact, rollover or if the vehicle is simply past its useful lifetime. The air bag should be deployed using the following disposal procedure
prior to scrapping vehicle.
1. Remove driver and/or passenger side air bag modules as outlined. Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
