Econoline E250 3/4 Ton V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2000)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Modification - Front Passenger Seat Removal
Modification - Procedure for Front Passenger Seat Removal
Fully Built Van Equipped Without the Optional Passenger Air Bag
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing
any air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components. 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).
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage can result.
NOTE: The safing sensor is internal to the air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module and is not replaced separately.
NOTE: This procedure should be used to modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) on an Econoline van equipped without an optional
passenger air bag when the front passenger seat is being removed (cutaway builds are not affected).
NOTE: The air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module Part No. F7UZ-14A685-A is the module that is released for cutaway vehicles originally
built without a front passenger seat and optional passenger air bag.
1. Depower the system. For additional information, See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair
2. Disconnect the air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module electrical connector. For additional information, See: Electronic Crash Sensor
Module/Service and Repair
3. Disconnect the safety belt and buckle pretensioner electrical connector. See: Safety Belt Systems/Service and Repair
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.Remove the front passenger seat. For additional information, See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Procedures
5. Remove the air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module. For additional information, See: Electronic Crash Sensor Module/Service and Repair
6. Install a new air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module, Part No. F7UZ-14A685-A. For additional information, See: Electronic Crash Sensor
Module/Service and Repair
7. Repower the system. For additional information, See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair