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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Reactivation

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.

    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G03456937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Driver Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G03456938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Route the safety belt webbing into the driver side B-pillar lower trim panel.
    Fig 3: Routing Safety Belt Webbing Into Driver Side B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
    G03456939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the driver side B-pillar lower trim panel to the B-pillar and connect the courtesy lamp electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Connecting Courtesy Lamp Electrical Connector
    G03456940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the power sliding door switch electrical connector at the driver side B-pillar lower trim panel.
    Fig 5: Connecting Power Sliding Door Switch Electrical Connector
    G03456941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Align the driver side B-pillar lower trim panel and push in, seating the retaining clips.
    Fig 6: Aligning Driver Side B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
    G03456942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the driver side safety belt anchor and install the bolt.
    Fig 7: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Driver Side Safety Belt Anchor
    G03456943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the driver side B-pillar weatherstripping.
    Fig 8: Installing Driver Side B-Pillar Weatherstripping
    G03456944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the driver side front and rear door scuff plates.
    Fig 9: Installing Driver Side Front And Rear Door Scuff Plates
    G03456945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with side air bags 

  10. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver seat side air bag floor electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Driver Seat Side Air Bag Floor Electrical Connector
    G03456946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: The driver seat side air bag electrical connector has been removed from the seat for clarity.
  11. Connect the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
    1. Connect the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
    2. Slide and engage the driver seat side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
      Fig 11: Connecting Driver Seat Side Air Bag Electrical Connector
      G03456947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

      3. All vehicles 

  12. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G03456948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Passenger Side Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G03456949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Route the safety belt webbing into the passenger side B-pillar lower trim panel.
    Fig 14: Routing Safety Belt Webbing Into Passenger Side B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
    G03456950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the passenger side B-pillar lower trim panel to the B-pillar and connect the courtesy lamp electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Connecting Courtesy Lamp Electrical Connector
    G03456951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the power sliding door switch electrical connector at the passenger side B-pillar lower trim panel.
    Fig 16: Connecting Power Sliding Door Switch Electrical Connector
    G03456952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Align the passenger side B-pillar lower trim panel and push in, seating the retaining clips.
    Fig 17: Aligning Passenger Side B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
    G03456953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the passenger side safety belt anchor and install the bolt.
    Fig 18: Passenger Side Safety Belt Anchor Bolt Tightening Torque
    G03456954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the passenger side B-pillar weatherstripping.
    Fig 19: Installing Passenger Side B-Pillar Weatherstripping
    G03456955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the passenger side front and rear door scuff plates.
    Fig 20: Installing Passenger Side Front And Rear Door Scuff Plates
    G03456956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    21. Vehicles with side air bags 

  21. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat side air bag floor electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Floor Electrical Connector
    G03456957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Connect the passenger seat side air bag electrical connector.
    1. Connect the passenger seat side air bag electrical connector.
    2. Slide and engage the passenger seat side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
      Fig 22: Connecting Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Electrical Connector
      G03456958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

      3. All vehicles 

  23. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  24. Position the front seats rearward.
    25. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
  25. Please refer to the  COMPONENT LOCATIONS  to determine location of the front air bag sensors. 

    The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar. 

    To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). 

    Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

  26. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Passenger Air Bag Electrical Connector
    G03456959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03456960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Close the glove compartment.
  29. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the clockspring electrical connector.
    Fig 25: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Clockspring Electrical Connector
    G03456961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 26: Connecting Clockspring Electrical Connector
    G03456962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Position the steering column opening lower reinforcement and install the three bolts.
    32. Fig 27: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Steering Column Opening Lower Reinforcement Bolts
    G03456963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the steering column opening lower finish panel.
    1. Align the steering column opening lower finish panel and push in, seating the retaining clips.
    2. Install the screws.
      Fig 28: Installing Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel
      G03456964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    34. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  34. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  35. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM  .
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