Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
Warning: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental
deployment.
Warning: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
Warning: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
Warning: There are 2 driver air bag modules for this vehicle, an early build and late build. These driver air bag modules cannot be
interchanged. If installing a new driver air bag module, make sure the correct module is being installed or damage to the components can
occur.
Note: If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.
Note: 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 supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
Note: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
All vehicles
1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. At the central junction box (CJB), located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the cover and the restraints control module (RCM)
fuse F2.22 (10A) from the CJB.
4. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously (no
flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
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 sensors are located at the top and in front of each side of the radiator core support.
The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars.
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).
6. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute.
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.
