How to Remove a Ford Air Bag Module
- 1). Disconnect the negative battery cable using a wrench on its cable clamp nut; the black cable is the negative one. Wait up to three minutes to deplete the air bag's reserve power.
- 2). Open the fuse box and disconnect the fuse for the air bags; on some models, disconnect the fuse for the Powertrain Control Module. Check the diagram on the fuse box to find the correct fuse.
- 3). Remove the bolts for the driver's air bag module with a wrench; they are on opposite sides of the wheel. Put the truck in neutral and turn the wheel to access each bolt if needed.
- 4). Slide the module carefully off the steering wheel to release the clips and disconnect its multi-plugs to remove the driver's air bag.
- 5). Remove the glove box to access the mounting bolts and wiring for the passenger air bag -- this generally involves opening the box, pushing it on its side to clear the stops and removing its screws.
- 6). Release the clips on the passenger module's upper cover with a flat-bladed tool and lift the cover up like a lid.
- 7). Unscrew and remove the module's screws with a screwdriver, lift it out of the dash and disconnect the wiring connector once it is accessible. You may need long-nosed pliers to disconnect the connector.
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