Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2003WINDSTAR BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 198 (AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS)DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEMACTIVATING SYSTEMDIAGNOSTICS ACTIVATING PROCEDURE (SEATS REMOVED-WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS)
2003 Ford Windstar Base
Diagnostics Activating Procedure (Seats Removed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Diagnostics Activating Procedure (Seats Removed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air bag simulators from left and right seat belt pretensioners and reconnect connectors. Reinstall removed trim and components. Reinstall front seats. Remove air bag simulators from left- and right-side thorax air bag electrical connectors and reconnect connectors.
- Remove air bag simulators from side curtain air bag harness connectors and reconnect connectors. Reinstall A-pillar trim. Remove air bag simulator from passenger-side air bag module harness connector and reconnect connectors. Reinstall glove box. Remove air bag simulators from clockspring connectors. Install driver-side air bag module.
- Connect negative battery cable. With all deployable air bag system devices installed and connected, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Perform computer relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN . Reprogram pre-set radio frequencies and set clock.
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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.