E 350 1 Ton Van V10-6.8L VIN S (1997)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Air Bag Module
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. On vehicles equipped with auxiliary batteries:
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Disconnect primary battery ground cable.
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Disconnect auxiliary battery frame ground bolt. Pull cable away from the frame and make sure cable does not contact frame.
NOTE: Failure to accurately follow the battery disconnect procedures will result in vehicle or component damage.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Remove the driver side air bag module.
NOTE: Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
1
Remove the two back cover plugs.
2
Remove the two driver side air bag module screws.
3
Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
4
Disconnect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector.
5
Remove the driver side air bag module.
3. if the driver side air bag module is diagnosed as faulty, dispose of the air bag.
INSTALLATION
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
Reconnect negative battery ground cable. On vehicles equipped with auxiliary batteries:
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Reconnect the auxiliary battery frame ground.
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Reconnect the primary battery ground cable.
