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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2001VILLAGER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)RESTRAINTSRESTRAINTS CONTROL SYSTEMSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURESGENERAL MOTORSDISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEMDISABLING SYSTEM (MONTANA, SILHOUETTE & VENTURE)
2001 Mercury Villager Base
Disabling System (Montana, Silhouette & Venture)
2001 Mercury Villager BaseSECTION Disabling System (Montana, Silhouette & Venture)
- Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn steering wheel to place wheels in straight-ahead position. Remove key from ignition switch. Remove SDM (air bag) fuse from instrument panel fuse block. Fuse block is at far right end of instrument panel. Wait at least one minute.
- Remove left-side sound insulator from under steering column. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip, and disconnect Yellow 2-pin connector located at base of steering column. See Figure.
- Remove sound insulator from under right side of instrument panel. Remove CPA clip, and disconnect Yellow 2-pin connector from passenger front air bag module pigtail. See Figure.
- Locate driver side air bag and seat belt pretensioner Yellow 2-pin connectors, located under driver's seat. Remove CPA clip and disconnect each connector. See Figure.
- Locate passenger side air bag Yellow 2-pin SIR connector, and passenger seat belt pretensioner Yellow 2-pin connector, located under front passenger's seat. Remove CPA and disconnect each connector.
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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.