Thunderbird V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1994)
Air Bag Diagnostic Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: The electrical circuit necessary for system deployment is powered directly from the battery. To avoid accidental deployment
and possible personal injury, the battery ground cable must be disconnected prior to servicing or replacing any system components.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
3. Open glove compartment and depress sides to release retaining tabs. Disconnect glove compartment door holding cable and pin to allow glove
compartment door to drop down.
4. Depress tabs on air bag diagnostic monitor mounting bracket and slide air bag diagnostic monitor off bracket.
5. Disconnect air bag diagnostic monitor electrical wiring connectors and remove retaining nuts and air bag diagnostic monitor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect electrical wiring connectors to the air bag diagnostic monitor.
2. Position air bag diagnostic monitor to mounting bracket and slide air bag diagnostic monitor into place. Ensure that tabs are locked in place.
3. Attach glove compartment door holding cable and pin. Close glove compartment by pushing in on retaining tabs.
4. Reconnect positive battery cable.
5. Reconnect battery ground cable.
6. Prove out air bag system.
