Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
14. Disconnect the four-pin air bag sliding contact electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
15. Attach a restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the four-pin air bag sliding contact electrical connector.
16. Remove the passenger air bag. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
17. Attach a restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag electrical connector.
18. Reconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
19. Prove out the supplemental air bag system. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
20. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Battery.
21. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Front Seat Backrest-Driver Side.
22. Remove the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat Track-Manual or Seat Track-Power, Driver Side.
23. Remove the seat cushion.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the seat cushion.
2. Install the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat Track-Manual or Seat Track-Power, Driver Side.
3. Install the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Front Seat Backrest-Driver Side.
4. Remove the driver safety belt pretensioner restraint system diagnostic tool from the ten-pin floor electrical connector.
WARNING: 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.