Diagnostics Disabling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln Aviator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The following diagnostics deactivation procedure should not be used when replacing air bag system components. If replacing air bag system components, see GENERAL DISABLING PROCEDURE
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This procedure should only be used when performing air bag system diagnostics.
- Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming, if equipped. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove driver-side air bag module. See DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Install Air Bag Simulators (418-F395) on harness side of clockspring electrical connector, located at top of steering column (in place of air bags). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
- Open glove box door past its stops. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module harness connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F403) on passenger-side air bag vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag).
- Pull out on C-pillar trim panel to release retainers. Lower door opening weatherstrip. Slide C-pillar trim panel upward to release retainers and remove trim panel. Disconnect right side curtain air bag harness connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) on harness side of right side curtain air bag connector. Repeat procedure to disable left side curtain air bag module.
- Connect negative battery cable. Move front seats to highest and most forward position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least one minute. Disconnect right front seat harness 11-pin connector, located under right front seat. Install Air Bag Simulator (501-095) on harness side of 11-pin connector. Repeat procedure to disable left seat belt pretensioner.
- Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable air bag system devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .