Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
10. Disconnect the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver air bag module electrical connector at the clockspring.
11. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
1. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
2. Align and position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
12. Install the two driver air bag module retaining bolts.
13. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
14. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON.
15. Install the RCM fuse F2 (7.5A) to the CJB and close the cover.
16. WARNING: Be sure that nobody is in the vehicle and that there is nothing blocking or set in front of any air bag module when the
battery ground cable is connected.
Connect the battery ground cable.
17. Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS) as follows:
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag
modules installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately six seconds and then turn off. If an air bag supplemental
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the
time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault
exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be
diagnosed and repaired.
Clear all continuous DTCs from the restraints control module using a scan tool.
