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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 249 (SAFETY BELT SYSTEM)GENERAL PROCEDURESSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATIONREACTIVATION
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Reactivation

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Reactivation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    VEHICLES WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 

  1. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side
    G01441836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01441837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement mounting bracket. Install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel Reinforcement Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G01441838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement. Install the bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel Reinforcement Bolts
    G01441839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Align the retaining clips and install the RH lower instrument panel finish panel.
    Fig 5: Installing RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel
    G01441840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the clockspring electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side
    G01441841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 7: Connecting Clockspring Electrical Connector
    G01441842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    1. Position the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Install the electrical connector pin-type retainers.
    4. Position the data link connector. Install the screws.
    Fig 8: Installing Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel Reinforcement
    G01441843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Align the steering column opening lower finish panel and push in seating the retaining clips.
    Fig 9: Aligning Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel And Pushing In Seating Retaining Clips
    G01441844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  6. Cycle the ignition switch to the OFF position.
    7. 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.
  7. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  8. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM  .
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