Mariner 2WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
6. WARNING: 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.
The front impact severity sensor is located on the radiator support bracket.
The first row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars.
The second row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located on the C-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).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
7. Remove the steering wheel access cover.
8. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
1
Through the steering wheel access cover opening, release the pin-type retainer and slide the driver air bag module electrical connector off of
the pin-type retainer.
2
Release the tab and disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
9. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the clockspring electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
