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.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Reactivation
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Reactivation
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.
- Remove RCM fuse 31 (10A) from the SJB .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector and then slide and engage the seat side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
- Connect the driver side Safety Canopy® module electrical connector.
- Install the driver side D-pillar trim panel.
- Engage the D-pillar trim panel to the quarter trim panel.
- Install the D-pillar trim panel.
- Install the weatherstrip.
- Connect the passenger side Safety Canopy® module electrical connector.
- Install the passenger side D-pillar trim panel.
- Engage the D-pillar trim panel to the quarter trim panel.
- Install the D-pillar trim panel.
- Install the weatherstrip.
- Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector and then slide and engage the seat side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
NOTE:
During passenger air bag module installation, make sure the passenger air bag module wire harness routing clip is attached to the passenger air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in wiring harness damage.
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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.