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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1992TEMPO L4-140 2.3L HSCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - RESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1992 Ford Tempo L4-140 2.3L HSC
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
1992 Ford Tempo L4-140 2.3L HSCSECTION Service and Repair
Removal
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect battery positive cable and wait one minute for backup power to be depleted.
2. Remove two screws retaining steering column opening cover to instrument panel and remove cover.
3. Remove four bolts retaining bolster and remove bolster.
4. Disconnect two diagnostic monitor (blue) electrical wiring connectors.
5. Remove two screws retaining diagnostic monitor and bracket assembly to instrument panel brace and remove assembly.
6. Depress tabs retaining diagnostic monitor assembly to bracket.
Installation
1. Position diagnostic monitor to bracket and install.
2. Position diagnostic monitor and bracket on instrument panel and install two retaining screws.
3. Connect electrical wiring connector to the diagnostic monitor assembly.
4. Position bolster on instrument panel and install four retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 7-11 Nm (62-97 lb-in).
5. Position steering column opening cover on instrument panel making sure clips are installed in retaining holes. Install two retaining screws.
6. Connect battery positive cable.
7. Verify air bag indicator.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect battery positive cable and wait one minute for backup power to be depleted.
2. Remove two screws retaining steering column opening cover to instrument panel and remove cover.
3. Remove four bolts retaining bolster and remove bolster.
4. Disconnect two diagnostic monitor (blue) electrical wiring connectors.
5. Remove two screws retaining diagnostic monitor and bracket assembly to instrument panel brace and remove assembly.
6. Depress tabs retaining diagnostic monitor assembly to bracket.
Installation
1. Position diagnostic monitor to bracket and install.
2. Position diagnostic monitor and bracket on instrument panel and install two retaining screws.
3. Connect electrical wiring connector to the diagnostic monitor assembly.
4. Position bolster on instrument panel and install four retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 7-11 Nm (62-97 lb-in).
5. Position steering column opening cover on instrument panel making sure clips are installed in retaining holes. Install two retaining screws.
6. Connect battery positive cable.
7. Verify air bag indicator.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.