Disabling & Activating Air Bag System: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Mercury Sable and 2000 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Wait one minute after disconnecting battery before working on vehicle. Back-up power supply holds a deployment charge for approximately one minute after battery is disconnected. Servicing air bag system before one minute may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See Computer Relearn Procedures in the Reference Information section.