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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the RCM fuse 22 (10A) from the CJB.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Vehicles with side air bags 

  4. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Driver Seat Side Air Bag Electrical Connector
    G04586485Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Connecting Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G04586486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat side air bag electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Electrical Connector
    G04586487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector, located at the lower rear of the seat cushion pan.
    Fig 4: Connecting Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G04586488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. All vehicles 

  9. Disconnect the passenger air bag module jumper harness from the passenger air bag module electrical connector on the vehicle wiring harness.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Passenger Air Bag Module Jumper Harness From Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G04586489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Separate the locking inserts and disconnect the 2 restraint system diagnostic tools from the passenger air bag module jumper harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Restraint System Diagnostic Tools From Passenger Air Bag Module Jumper Harness Electrical Connectors
    G04586490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. CAUTION: The passenger air bag module jumper harness electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the passenger air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the passenger air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the passenger air bag module.
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