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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1340 (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM)GENERAL PROCEDURESPYROTECHNIC DEVICE DISPOSALDEPLOYABLE STEERING COLUMN - IN-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Deployable Steering Column - In-Vehicle Deployment

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Deployable Steering Column - In-Vehicle Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Deploy all supplemental restraint system (SRS) devices (air bags, pretensioners, load limiters, etc.) outdoors with all personnel at least 9.14 meters (30 feet) away to make sure of personal safety. Due to the loud report which occurs when an SRS  device is deployed, hearing protection is required. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Depower the SRS  . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    2. NOTE: It may be necessary to lower or remove the deployable steering column from the instrument panel to access the deployable steering column electrical connector.
  2. Access the deployable steering column electrical connector.
    3. NOTE: If the deployable steering column does not have a hard-wired pigtail, it will be necessary to cut the wires and connector(s) from the vehicle wire harness and reconnect to the deployable steering column.
  3. Cut each of the deployable steering column wires, leaving at least 101.6 mm (4 in) to work with.
  4. Remove any sheathing (if present) and strip the insulation from the ends of the cut wires.
  5. Make a jumper harness to deploy the deployable steering column.
    • Obtain 2 wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 9.14 m (30 ft) long and strip both ends of each wire.
    • At one end of the jumper harness, connect the wires together.
  6. Using the end of the jumper harness where the wires are not connected together, attach each wire of the jumper harness to each wire of the deployable steering column. Use tape or other insulating material to make sure that the leads do not make contact with each other.
    Fig 1: Attaching Each Wire Of Jumper Harness To Each Wire Of Deployable Steering Column
    G06063810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remain at least 9.14 m (30 ft) away from the deployable steering column.
  8. From the end of the jumper harness that is not connected to the deployable steering column, disconnect the 2 wires of the jumper harness from each other.
  9. Deploy the deployable steering column by touching the ends of the 2 wires of the jumper harness to the terminals of a 12-volt battery.
  10. To allow for cooling, wait at least 10 minutes before approaching the deployed steering column.
  11. Dispose of the deployed steering column in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.
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