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 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove RCM fuse 2 (10A) from the CJB.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
  3. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    GF0013444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector, located at the lower rear of the seat cushion pan.
  6. Fig 2: Locating Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0013443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat side air bag electrical connector.
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    GF0013442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector, located at the lower rear of the seat cushion pan.
  10. Fig 4: Locating Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0013441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the passenger air bag module jumper harness from the passenger air bag module electrical connector on the vehicle wiring harness.
  12. Fig 5: Identifying Diagnostic Tools 418-F395 And Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    GF0013440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Separate the locking inserts and disconnect the 2 restraint system diagnostic tools from the passenger air bag module jumper harness electrical connectors.
  14. Fig 6: Identifying Diagnostic Tools 418-F395
    GF0013445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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