Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Reactivation

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION 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.
  1. Remove RCM  fuse 31 (10A) from the SJB  .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector and then slide and engage the seat side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Electrical Connector
    G06100147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the driver side Safety Canopy® module electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector
    G06100146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the driver side D-pillar trim panel.
    1. Engage the D-pillar trim panel to the quarter trim panel.
    2. Install the D-pillar trim panel.
    3. Install the weatherstrip.
      Fig 3: Identifying Driver Side D-Pillar Trim Panel
      G06100150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the passenger side Safety Canopy® module electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Passenger Side Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector
    G06100144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the passenger side D-pillar trim panel.
    1. Engage the D-pillar trim panel to the quarter trim panel.
    2. Install the D-pillar trim panel.
    3. Install the weatherstrip.
      Fig 5: Identifying Passenger Side D-Pillar Trim Panel
      G06100152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector and then slide and engage the seat side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
    Fig 6: Identifying Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G06100142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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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