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.
Air Bag Simulator
An air bag simulator tool is needed when deactivating the air bag system. The air bag simulator contains a calibrated 2-ohm resistor which simulates the air bag module connections to the system. Do NOT short circuit air bag module connections with a zero-ohm jumper wire. For specific simulator applications, see AIR BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION table.
| Model | Air Bag Simulator Tool No. | |
|---|---|---|
| Continental, Explorer, Mountaineer & Windstar | ||
| Front Air Bags | 105-R0012 | |
| Side Air Bags | 418-133 | |
| Contour, Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Mystique | 105-R0012 | |
| Econoline & Ranger | 105-R0012 | |
| Escort & Escort Coupe | 105-00012 or 501-031 | |
| Excursion, F150, F250 Light Duty & F250/350 Super Duty | 105-R0012 | |
| Focus | ||
| Driver Air Bag | 418-037 | |
| Passenger Air Bag | 418-138 | |
| Side Air Bags | 418-139 | |
| LS | ||
| Front Air Bags | 418-F395 | |
| Side Air Bags | 418-133 | |
| Seat Belt Pretensioners | 105-R0012 | |
| Mustang | 105-R0012 | |
| Sable & Taurus | ||
| Front Air Bags | 418-F403 | |
| Side Air Bags | 418-133 | |
| Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner | 418-F405 | |
| Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner | 418-F407 | |
| Town Car | 105-R0012 | |
| Villager | T94P-50-A or T96P-50-A | |
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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.