Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Air Bag Module
REMOVAL
1. Remove the battery cables.
1
Remove the battery ground cable.
2
Remove the battery to starter relay cable and wait one minute for the backup power supply to be depleted.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive
strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) 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 air bag sliding contact electrical connector.
4
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
