Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997): Restraint Systems

Also for this vehicle: Town Car V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1991), Town Car V8-302 5.0L (1987), Town Car V8-4.6L (2008), Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999), Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006), Town Car Factory Service Manual (2007).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
    • Air Bag Systems64 pages

      • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information4 pages

        • Service Precautions
        • Service and Repair › Arming and Disarming23
      • Air Bag › Component Information22 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins16 pages

          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Bag:8 pages

            • NHTSA01V318000 › Oct › 01 › Recall 01V318000: Air Bag Inspection/Replacement
            • 01S28 › Sep › 01 › Recall - Air Bag Module Inspection/Replacement23456
            • NHTSA96V231000 › Nov › 96 › Recall 96V231000: Air Bag Bolts Missing
          • Recalls for Air Bag:8 pages

            • NHTSA01V318000 › Oct › 01 › Recall 01V318000: Air Bag Inspection/Replacement
            • 01S28 › Sep › 01 › Recall - Air Bag Module Inspection/Replacement23456
            • NHTSA96V231000 › Nov › 96 › Recall 96V231000: Air Bag Bolts Missing
        • Description and Operation › Driver Side Air Bag Module2
        • Service and Repair › Air Bag Disposal Procedures234
      • Air Bag Control Module › Component Information › Locations234567
      • Air Bag Deactivation Switch › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins18 pages

        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Bag Deactivation Switch: › 00B33 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Airbag Deactivation Shunt Replacement23456789
        • Recalls for Air Bag Deactivation Switch: › 00B33 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Airbag Deactivation Shunt Replacement23456789
      • Air Bag Sliding Contact <--> [Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable, Air Bag] › Component Information › Description and Operation2
      • Impact Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Left Front Primary Crash Sensor2
      • Safing Sensor, Air Bag › Component Information › Locations2
      • Side Air Bag › Component Information4 pages

        • Description and Operation › Driver Side Air Bag Module2
        • Service and Repair › Driver Side Air Bag Module2
      • Standby Power Supply, Air Bag › Component Information › Service Precautions2
      • Malfunction Lamp / Indicator, Air Bag › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    • Relays and Modules - Restraint Systems › Air Bag Control Module › Component Information › Locations234567
    • Seat Belt Systems161 pages

      • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information4 pages

        • Service Precautions
        • Service and Repair › Arming and Disarming23
      • Child Restraint › Component Information › Service Precautions23
      • Seat Belt › Component Information81 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins66 pages

          • Recalls for Seat Belt:33 pages

            • 00S15 › Sep › 00 › Recall - Seat Belt Retractor Inspection/Replacement2345678910111213141516
            • 00S16 › Sep › 00 › Recall - Seat Belt Inspection/Replacement2345678910111213141516
            • NHTSA00V157001 › Jun › 00 › Recall 00V157001: Service Stock Seat Belt Assemblies
          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Seat Belt:33 pages

            • 00S15 › Sep › 00 › Recall - Seat Belt Retractor Inspection/Replacement2345678910111213141516
            • 00S16 › Sep › 00 › Recall - Seat Belt Inspection/Replacement2345678910111213141516
            • NHTSA00V157001 › Jun › 00 › Recall 00V157001: Service Stock Seat Belt Assemblies
        • Description and Operation › Center Lap Safety Belt23456
        • Service and Repair › Cleaning and Inspection23456789
      • Seat Belt Buckle › Component Information3 pages

        • Description and Operation
        • Service and Repair › Rear Seat Belt Buckle2
      • Seat Belt Extension › Component Information › Description and Operation
      • Seat Belt Height Adjuster › Component Information › Description and Operation23
      • Seat Belt Retractor › Component Information66 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins64 pages

          • Recalls for Seat Belt Retractor:32 pages

            • 00S15 › Sep › 00 › Recall - Seat Belt Retractor Inspection/Replacement2345678910111213141516
            • 00S16 › Sep › 00 › Recall - Seat Belt Inspection/Replacement2345678910111213141516
          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Seat Belt Retractor:32 pages

            • 00S15 › Sep › 00 › Recall - Seat Belt Retractor Inspection/Replacement2345678910111213141516
            • 00S16 › Sep › 00 › Recall - Seat Belt Inspection/Replacement2345678910111213141516
        • Service and Repair › Front Seat Belt, Retractor and Tongue2
    • Sensors and Switches - Restraint Systems22 pages

      • Air Bag Deactivation Switch › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins18 pages

        • Recalls for Air Bag Deactivation Switch: › 00B33 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Airbag Deactivation Shunt Replacement23456789
        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Bag Deactivation Switch: › 00B33 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Airbag Deactivation Shunt Replacement23456789
      • Impact Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Left Front Primary Crash Sensor2
      • Safing Sensor, Air Bag › Component Information › Locations2
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections