Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (1999)
Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
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 side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
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).
NOTE: A repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the
diagnostic procedure again.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Remove the instrument panel ash receptacle.
3. Remove the ash receptacle bracket.
1
Remove the retaining bolts.
2
Remove the ash receptacle bracket.
4. Disconnect the Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch cover.
