Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Air Bag Module
Removal
NOTE: If the driver side air bag module did not deploy in a collision, it may not have been needed. Complete all diagnostics before replacing the driver
side air bag module.
1. Record USER 1 and USER 2 pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedures.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE NEGATIVE BATTERY
CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
3. Remove four nut and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel.
4. Disconnect the air bag electrical connector from air bag sliding contact connector. Remove driver side air bag module.
WARNING: PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Installation
NOTE: Fill out and return air bag traceability postcard for new air bag with VIN numbers and note diagnostic trouble code.
1. Connect air bag electrical connector to air bag gliding contact connector.
2. Position driver side air bag module to steering wheel and secure with four nut and washer assemblies tightened to 2.7-3.7 Nm (24-33 lb-in).
3. Reconnect battery ground cable.
4. Prove out air bag system.
5. Reprogram user 1 and user 2 radio frequencies and set clock.
