Component Replacement Disabling Procedure
This procedure should only be used when replacing air bag system components.
1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Disconnect negative battery cable.
Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
2. Turn retaining clips 1-4 turn clockwise to release clips. Remove steering column opening lower finish
panel. Disconnect clockspring electrical connector, located at base of steering column. Install Air Bag
Simulator (418-F088-105-R0012) to harness side of clockspring electrical connector (in place of air bag).
See
AIR BAG SIMULATOR
.
3. Open glove box. Push in on 2 glove box door tabs and position glove box downward. Disconnect
passenger-side air bag module connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088-105-R0012) to
passenger-side air bag vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag).
4. On regular cab models equipped with seat belt retractor pretensioners, open right seat belt guide cover
and remove right seat belt guide nut. Remove right side door scuff plate and rear corner trim panel.
Disconnect seat belt pretensioner electrical connector. Connect Pretensioner Simulator (418-133-40-009)
on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left pretensioner.
5. On SuperCab models equipped with seat belt buckle pretensioners, reach under right front seat and
disconnect right pretensioner electrical connector. Connect pretensioner simulator on right pretensioner
harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left pretensioner.
6. On CrewCab models equipped with seat belt retractor pretensioners, open right seat belt guide cover and
remove right seat belt guide nut. Remove right-side front and rear door scuff plates. Remove left rear
assist handle and B-pillar trim panel. Disconnect right pretensioner electrical connector. Connect
pretensioner simulator on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat
procedure for left pretensioner.
7. On all models, connect negative battery cable. With simulators installed at all deployable devices,
perform system operation check. See
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
. Disconnect negative battery
cable and wait at least one minute.
Diagnostics Disabling Procedure
This procedure should only be used when performing air bag system diagnostics or repairs.
1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Disconnect negative battery cable.
Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
2. Remove driver-side air bag module. See
DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088-105-R0012) to clockspring connector at top of
steering column (in place of air bag). See
AIR BAG SIMULATOR
.
DIAGNOSTICS DISABLING PROCEDURE .
NOTE:
The following diagnostics deactivation procedure should not be used when
replacing air bag system components. If replacing air bag system components,
see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT DISABLING PROCEDURE .
2001 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty
2001 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Ford Motor Co. - Air Bag Restraint Systems
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