Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
WARNING: THE BACK UP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IS
PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE BACK UP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND WAIT
ONE-MINUTE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST
BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
REMOVAL
1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedures.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect air bag diagnostic monitor electrical wiring connectors.
Note: Air bag diagnostic monitor is the blue box with two connectors mounted below the climate control head.
4. Remove screws retaining air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket to instrument panel brace and remove air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket on instrument panel and install retaining screws. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 N.m (8-10 lb-ft).
2. Connect electrical wiring connectors to air bag diagnostic monitor.
3. Reconnect battery ground cable.
4. Prove out the air bag system.
5. Reprogram USER 1 and USER 2 radio frequencies and set clock.
