Diagnostics Disabling Procedure (Seats Installed)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This procedure should only be used when diagnosing/repairing a problem that is not related to a seat equipped with a seat side air bag.

Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming, if equipped. Move and tilt front seats highest and most forward position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
Remove steering wheel access cover. Disconnect driver-side air bag module connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to vehicle side of clockspring electrical connector (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
Open glove box past its stops. Through glove box opening, disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to vehicle harness side of passenger-side air bag vehicle connector (in place of air bag).
Remove left seat belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector from bracket under front seat. Disconnect pretensioner electrical connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to harness side of pretensioner electrical connector. Repeat procedure for right side pretensioner.
On models equipped with side air bags, reach under left front seat and disconnect left side air bag module electrical connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F470) to vehicle harness side of left side air bag electrical connector. Repeat procedure for right side air bag module. On all models, reconnect negative battery cable.