Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module.
This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Never probe the electrical connector on a safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment.
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Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM is
connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the inadvertent deployment of the safety
canopy and risk of personal injury.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
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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 or RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and
hood latches.
The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-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).
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The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could
result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
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Be sure that nobody is in the vehicle and that there is nothing blocking or set in front of any air bag module when the battery ground
cable is connected.
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Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accidental deployment.
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The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when
handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so
could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
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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.
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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.
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To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation
procedure.
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Any time the safety canopy has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be
replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a safety
canopy deployment.
