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Disabling System (LS)

  1. Record radio preset frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Move and tilt front seats to the highest and most forward position. Disconnect negative battery cable. WAIT at least one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
  2. Remove driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE . Connect appropriate air bag simulators to clockspring connectors at top of steering column (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
    3. NOTE: If the headliner has the word AIRBAG embossed on it near each "B" pillar, the vehicle is equipped with side air curtains.
  3. If vehicle is equipped with side air curtain modules, remove "A" pillar trim panel. Disconnect driver's side air curtain module electrical connector. See Fig 1. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness of the driver's side air curtain module electrical connector. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for passenger's side air curtain module.
  4. Remove glove box. See Fig 2. The passenger air bag module electrical connector is located in front of the cross-car beam attached by a pin-type retainer to a bracket on the back of the passenger air bag module. See Fig 3. Disconnect passenger side air bag module electrical connector. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
  5. Connect negative battery cable. Move and tilt the front seats to their highest and most forward position. Disconnect the battery ground cable and WAIT at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
  6. From under the passenger seat, release the tab and disconnect the passenger seat side air bag (without side air curtain) or passenger seat side thorax air bag (with side air curtain) electrical connector. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for driver side.
  7. Remove passenger side "B" pillar weather-stripping. Position passenger side safety belt shoulder height adjuster to its highest point. Detach passenger side "B" pillar trim panel. Remove passenger side front and rear door scuff plates. Remove the passenger side "B" pillar lower trim panel.
  8. Disconnect passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector. Located at base of "B" pillar. Connect a seat belt pretensioner simulator to vehicle harness (in place of pretensioner). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for driver side seat belt pretensioner. Connect negative battery cable.
Fig 1: Locating Driver's Side Air Curtain Module Electrical Connector (LS)
G00082108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Removing Glove Box (LS)
G00082110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 3: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector (LS)
G00082109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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