Disabling System (Sable & Taurus)
- Record radio preset frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Move seats to highest and rearmost position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect 4-pin driver air bag connector at base of steering column. See Fig 1. Connect appropriate air bag simulator (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
- Remove passenger air bag. See PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE . Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
- Disconnect passenger side air bag electrical connector under passenger seat. Connect air bag simulator to vehicle connector (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for driver side air bag module.
- Release the hook and loop strip and pull the seat cushion trim cover away enough to expose the safety belt buckle pretensioner connector. Disconnect driver side safety belt buckle pretensioner connector. Connect appropriate seat belt pretensioner simulator to vehicle harness (in place of pretensioner). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for passenger side safety belt buckle pretensioner. Connect negative battery cable.
CAUTION:
DO NOT deactivate the side air bag module circuit by removing side air bag bridge resistor from side air bag floor electrical connector. If side air bag bridge resistor is removed, an open circuit fault will be generated by the Restraints Control Module (RCM). If an air bag simulator is installed at the side air bag floor connector, a low resistance fault will be generated by the RCM.
WARNING:
On vehicles equipped with safety belt buckle pretensioners, manufacturer recommends removing front seats before performing electrical diagnosis on pretensioner system. Seats may be left in vehicle if diagnostics are NOT being performed on pretensioner system and simulator tool is installed in place of pretensioner harness.