diagnostic test, check for faults in air bag system. To check system, turn ignition switch to RUN position.
If AIR BAG warning light illuminates for 6 seconds and then goes out, air bag system is functioning
properly and no fault exist.
2. If a fault is detected in air bag system during initial system check, AIR BAG warning light will either fail
to light, stay on continuously, or flash a code sequence. If AIR BAG warning light flashes, indicating a
fault in system, count number of flashes after fault code has cycled twice. Number of flashes represents a
code number used to diagnose air bag system.
3. If a system fault exists and AIR BAG warning light fails to light, an audible tone will be heard, indicating
AIR BAG warning light is out and service is required.
AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
These precautions should be observed when working with air bag system:
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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 personal injury. See
DISABLING & ACTIVATING
AIR BAG SYSTEM
.
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Wait one minute after disabling air bag system before working on vehicle. Back-up power supply holds a
deployment charge for approximately one minute after negative battery cable is disconnected. Servicing
air bag system before one minute may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.
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Because of critical system operating requirements, DO NOT service clockspring, restraints control
module or air bag modules. Repairs are made by replacement only.
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Always wear safety glasses whenever servicing an air bag equipped vehicle or handling an air bag.
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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 event of an accidental deployment.
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When placing a live air bag module on a bench or other surface, always face air bag module and trim
cover facing up and away from surface. This will reduce motion of module if it is accidentally deployed.
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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. See
DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
.
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If scrapping a vehicle with an undeployed air bag module, air bag must be deployed. See
DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES
.
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If a part is replaced and new part does not correct condition, reinstall original part and perform diagnostic
procedure again.
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Never probe connectors on air bag module. Doing so may cause air bag deployment and-or personal
injury.
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Instruction to disconnect always refers to connector. DO NOT remove component from vehicle if
instructed to disconnect.
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After any servicing, ensure AIR BAG warning light does not indicate any fault codes. See
SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK
.
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Replace air bag module if trim cover (deployment door) is marred or damaged. DO NOT repaint trim
cover. Paint may degrade cover material. Replace air bag module as necessary. See
SCRAPPED
2001 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty
2001 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Ford Motor Co. - Air Bag Restraint Systems
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