Explorer Sport 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
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: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
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.
NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the supplemental
restraint system (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 on the LH end of the instrument panel, open the kick panel cover and remove the restraints control
module (RCM) fuse F2 (7.5A) from the CJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems.
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
proceeding.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. 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 first row 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).
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to See: Starting and Charging/Battery.
7. Remove the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
