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Disabling System (Excursion & F250/350 Super Duty)

  1. Record preset radio frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.
  2. Remove driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE . Connect appropriate air bag simulator to clockspring connector at top of steering column (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
  3. Open glove box. Push in on 2 side tabs and rotate glove box down. Disconnect passenger air bag module connector. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to passenger air bag vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag).
  4. On all models except F250/F350 Super Duty SuperCab, remove passenger side lower trim panel and disconnect safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness connector (in place of pretensioner). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for driver side.
    NOTE: SuperCab models will have an integral safety belt tower cap located to the outboard side of the headrest. This style seat will be equipped with a safety belt buckle pretensioner. All others will have a safety belt retractor pretensioner.
  5. On F250/F350 Super Duty SuperCab models with safety belt retractor pretensioners, remove passenger door scuff plate. Remove bolt and separate passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner from floor. Disconnect passenger safety retractor pretensioner connector. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness connector (in place of pretensioner). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Install passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner and temporarily install bolt. Repeat procedure for driver side.
  6. On F250/F350 Super Duty SuperCab models with safety belt buckle pretensioners, disconnect passenger side safety belt buckle pretensioner connector from under passenger seat. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness connector (in place of pretensioner). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for driver side. On all models, connect negative battery cable.
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