Grand Marquis V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
NOTE:
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The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate
a SRS fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
procedure again.
1. Depower the system.
2. NOTE: A tool that has a blunt end, such as a 4.0 mm (0.15 in) Allen wrench, is better able to disengage the steering wheel spring clip from the
driver air bag module locking pins.
Using a 4 mm (0.15 in) Allen wrench or suitable tool, place 2 marks on the tool as an aid to remove the driver air bag module. One mark should
be approximately 35 mm (1.37 in) from the end of the tool with the second mark approximately 45 mm (1.77 in) from the end of the tool.
3. NOTE: The steering wheel rear cover has internal guides that assist in directing the tool to the correct location. Allow the steering wheel rear
cover to guide the tool, minimal force is needed.
Gently insert the tool into a steering wheel rear cover upper access hole until the end of the tool comes into contact with an obstruction. The 45
mm (1.77 in) mark on the tool should be even or close to even with the steering wheel rear cover. If the 45 mm (1.77 in) mark on the tool is not
even or close to even with the steering wheel rear cover, remove the tool from the steering wheel and carry out the step once again to correctly
position the tool.
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If the 45 mm (1.77 in) mark on the tool goes into the steering wheel rear cover, the tool was directed past the steering wheel spring clip. Use a
tool of a slightly larger diameter or, using the internal guides of the steering wheel rear cover, insert the tool to the 45 mm (1.77 in) mark and
proceed to the next step.
4. NOTE: The steering wheel is removed for clarity. The upper corner of the steering wheel rear cover is cutaway to show the internal guides and
