Steering Column - Except Stripped Chassis: Other Ford Explorer II

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Observe following precautions when working with air bag systems.

1. Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag system or steering column components. Failure to do so may result in accidental air bag deployment and cause personal injury. See «DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-1353-S24907901792000031300000) .
2. Backup power supply will hold a deployment charge for approximately one minute (3 minutes for Villager) after positive battery cable is disconnected. Servicing SRS before deployment charge is depleted may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.
3. Because of critical system operating requirements, DO NOT service sensors, clockspring, monitor, or air bag module. Corrections are made by replacement only.
4. Always wear safety glasses whenever servicing an air bag equipped vehicle or handling an air bag.
5. When carrying a live air bag module, ensure air bag module and trim cover are pointed away from your body. This minimizes chance of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
6. When placing a live air bag module on a bench or other surface, always face air bag module and trim cover up, away from surface. This will reduce motion of module if it is accidentally deployed.
7. After deployment, air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, which may irritate skin. Sodium hydroxide is a product of gas generant combustion. Always wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed air bag. Wash your hands using mild soap and water. Follow correct disposal procedures.
8. If a part is replaced and new part does not correct condition, reinstall original part and perform diagnostic procedure again.
9. Never probe connectors on air bag module. Doing so may cause air bag deployment and personal injury.
10. The instruction to DISCONNECT always refers to a connector. DO NOT disconnect a component from vehicle when instructed to DISCONNECT.
11. After repairs, ensure AIR BAG warning light does not indicate any other faults.

DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM

Note. Use following disabling procedure for component replacement purposes only. If vehicle was involved in a collision and air bag did not deploy, or SRS is not functioning properly and vehicle needs to be driven, complete system deactivation is required.

Disconnect negative and then positive battery cables. Shield both cables. Air bag system contains a backup power supply built into the air bag diagnostic monitor. Wait a minimum of one minute (3 minutes for Villager) before servicing any air bag system components. System is now disabled.