Disabling System
- Turn all vehicle accessories off. Turn the ignition switch to off. At the Central Junction Box (CJB), located below the left side of the instrument panel, remove the cover and the Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse F2.5 (5A) and F2.7 (10A) from the CJB.
- Turn the ignition on and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding. Turn the ignition off.
- Record radio preset frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove access panel on bottom of steering wheel. See Fig 1. Disconnect air bag module connector. See Fig 2. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to clockspring connector (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
- Open glove box. Press in on sides to release stops and lower glove box. Disconnect passenger air bag module electrical connector. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to passenger air bag vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
- If vehicle is not equipped with side air bags, go to next step. Disconnect driver side air bag module connector under driver seat. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for passenger side.
- Install RCM fuses F2.5 (5A) and F2.7 (10A) to the CJB. Connect negative battery cable.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.