Disabling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique, and 1998 Ford Contour. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Wait one minute. This is the time required for backup power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
- Remove screws retaining driver-side air bag to steering wheel. Disconnect driver-side air bag module wire harness connector. Attach Air Bag Simulator (Rotunda 105-R0012) to wire harness to simulate air bag. If testing or vehicle operation is required, connect positive battery cable, then connect negative battery cable.
- To disable passenger-side air bag, reach through glove compartment and disconnect air bag module wire harness connector. Attach Air Bag Simulator (Rotunda 105-R0012) to wire harness to simulate air bag. If testing or vehicle operation is required, connect positive battery cable, then connect negative battery cable.