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Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag Control Module Mondeo 1997 (08/1996-09/2000)
Removal and Installation

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment the air bag control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instruction may result in personal injury
WARNING:
WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.

  1. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel.
    1. Remove the retaining screws.
    1. Detach the retaining clips.

  1. Disconnect the air bag control module electrical connector.
    1. Depress the locking tang.
    1. Release the two stage self-locking electrical connector; first stage disengages the electrical connector, second stage releases the electrical connector from the module.

  1. Remove the air bag control module.

Installation

WARNING:
WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:New air bag modules must be configured following installation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    If installing a new air bag control module, configure the air bag control module using WDS/FDS 2000.

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