Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Deactivation Procedures: Removal & Installation GMC Envoy I

Removal & Installation (Expedition, Explorer, "E" Series Vans, "F" Series Pickups, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger)

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-148104-S04406572972002092500000) . Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Ensure front wheels are pointed straight ahead. Remove back cover plugs (if equipped) and air bag module retaining bolts. Lift air bag module from steering wheel.
3. Disconnect horn connector. Disconnect air bag module connector. Remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Connect battery cable(s). Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Town Car)

1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Remove steering wheel spoke covers (if equipped). Remove back cover plugs and air bag module retaining bolts and washers. Lift air bag module from steering wheel.
3. Disconnect air bag module, horn and speed control connectors (if equipped). Remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Connect negative battery cable. Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) . Program radio station frequencies.

Removal & Installation (Contour & Mystique)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Remove upper and lower steering column shroud from steering column. Rotate steering wheel to access driver-side air bag module retaining bolts. Remove driver-side air bag module. Disconnect driver-side air bag module connector and remove from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Connect positive battery cable. Connect negative battery cable. Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Escort, Escort Coupe & Tracer)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in air bag Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module to deplete its stored energy.
2. Ensure front wheels are pointed straight ahead. Remove air bag module retaining bolts. Lift air bag module from steering wheel. Disconnect air bag module connector. Remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Connect negative battery cable. Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Windstar)

1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Remove back cover plugs and air bag module retaining bolts. Lift air bag module from steering wheel. Disconnect air bag module and horn connectors. Remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Connect negative battery cable. Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) . Program radio station frequencies.

Removal & Installation (Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car)

1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. On Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis, unsnap and remove upper instrument panel molding. On Town Car, open glove box door, release assist cable, press sides inward and lower glove box door to floor. On Continental, Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis, open glove box door, press sides inward and lower it to floor. On Continental and Town Car, disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. On all models, remove passenger-side air bag module retaining bolts.
3. On Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis, disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. On all models, push passenger-side air bag module from inside instrument panel. Remove passenger-side air bag module without handling edges of trim cover.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure wiring harness is not pinched between air bag module and instrument panel. On Town Car, ensure trim cover retaining clips on back of air bag module are fully seated in slots. On all models, tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) .

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Push sides of glove box inward, and lower glove box to floor. Remove 4 screws, disconnect glove box light, and remove glove box upper cover. Remove A/C duct.
3. Through glove box opening, remove 2 passenger-side air bag module retaining nuts and 2 retaining bolts. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Remove passenger-side air bag module from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) .

Removal & Installation ("E" Series Vans)

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-148104-S04406572972002092500000) . Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Remove right lower instrument panel finish panel and panel reinforcement. Remove 3 passenger-side air bag module retaining nuts. Carefully slide a flat-blade screwdriver (3/8 x 4") under right bottom edge of passenger-side air bag door.
3. Lift upward and separate door from retaining clip. Using hands, lift door upwards and separate door from remaining clips. Disconnect passenger-side air bag connector and remove passenger air bag module. Remove 6 offset air bag door retaining clips from instrument panel.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten air bag mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Install 6 NEW offset retaining clips onto air bag module door. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-148104-S04406572972002092500000) . Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Expedition, "F" Series Pickups & Navigator)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable (battery to starter relay cable on "F" series pickups). Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Remove instrument panel relay cover from top, right side of instrument panel. Remove 3 passenger-side air bag module retaining bolts. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector, located in relay cover opening.
3. Gently pull passenger-side air bag module from instrument panel. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Explorer & Mountaineer)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect battery to starter relay cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Open glove box. Push sides of glove box toward each other, and lower glove box to floor. Remove passenger-side air bag module retaining bolts. Push passenger-side air bag module from behind instrument panel.
3. Using both hands, gently pull passenger-side air bag module from instrument panel. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector, located on left side of air bag.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) .

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in air bag Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module to deplete its stored energy.
2. Push in tabs on glove box door, and lower door. Remove 2 glove box hinge-to-instrument panel bolts. Remove glove box. Remove 4 passenger-side air bag module bolts. Pull passenger-side air bag module from instrument panel. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Remove passenger-side air bag module from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Mark VIII)

1. Move steering column to full out and down position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Remove lower instrument panel steering column cover. Disconnect steering column connectors. Remove 4 nuts and lower steering column onto instrument panel reinforcing bar. Remove upper instrument panel steering column cover. Pull headlight switch knob rearward and remove switch knob and shaft. Remove left instrument panel finish panel. Pull left end of finish panel rearward to unsnap retainers.
3. Remove instrument panel dimmer switch and disconnect connector. Remove 4 upper instrument panel cluster finish panel screws located behind left instrument panel finish panel and above steering column. Pull left end of finish panel far enough away from instrument panel to disconnect wiring connectors. Remove instrument panel cluster finish panel.
4. Remove right instrument panel finish panel. Open glove box, release glove box door stops and cable, and lower glove door to full open position. Remove A/C evaporator register duct. Remove 2 lower and 3 upper retaining bolts from passenger-side air bag module.
5. Disconnect air bag module connector. Remove passenger-side air bag module from vehicle. Position passenger-side air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten air bag module retaining screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Tighten steering column mounting nuts to 26-33 ft. lbs. (35-45 N.m). Install outside steering column cover screw before installing inside screw. Connect negative battery cable. Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Mustang & Ranger)

1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Push sides of glove box toward each other, and lower glove box to floor. Remove right side A/C duct (Mustang only). Remove passenger-side air bag module retaining bolts. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector, located on left side of air bag. Remove air bag connector from steel reinforcement.
3. Gently pull each corner of air bag cover to disengage cover-to-instrument panel attachments. Push passenger-side air bag module from behind instrument panel. Using both hands, pull passenger-side air bag module from instrument panel. DO NOT handle air bag module by edges of deployment doors.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) . Program radio station frequencies.

Removal & Installation (Sable & Taurus)

1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Air bag module trim cover is retained by snap-in tabs. Remove air bag module trim cover from instrument panel. Open glove box, press sides inward, and lower glove box to floor.
3. Through glove box opening, remove 2 air bag module retaining screws. Disconnect 2 air bag module connectors. Remove passenger-side air bag module from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten retaining screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Connect negative battery cable. Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) . Program radio station frequencies.

1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
2. Remove instrument cluster trim panel and left instrument panel finish panel. Remove instrument panel finish panel retaining clips. Open glove box, press sides inward, and lower glove box to floor.
3. Remove 4 passenger-side air bag module front retaining bolts. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector located on left side of module. Remove passenger-side air bag module from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-148104-S05668081862002092500000) . Connect positive battery cable. Connect negative battery cable. Perform «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-148104-S04118075832002092500000) . Program radio station frequencies.