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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation And Reactivation: Reactivation

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.

All Vehicles 

    NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before proceeding with the reactivation portion of this procedure.
    Fig 1: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Driver Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner
    G01561481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner floor electrical connector.
  2. Connect the driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    1. Connect the driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    2. Slide and engage the driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector locking clip.
      Fig 2: Connecting Driver Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Electrical Connector
      G01561482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles With Safety Canopies 

  3. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the driver side safety canopy electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Driver Side Safety Canopy Electrical Connector
    G01561483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the driver side safety canopy electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Connecting Driver Side Safety Canopy Electrical Connector
    G01561484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. WARNING: Anytime the safety canopy module has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B, and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
  5. Install the driver side C-pillar trim panel.
    1. Position the driver side C-pillar trim panel and push in, engaging the retainers.
    2. Install the bolt and bolt cover.
    3. Install the weather-stripping along the driver side C-pillar trim panel.
      Fig 5: Installing Weather-Stripping Along Driver Side C-Pillar Trim Panel
      G01561485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    NOTE: Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.
  6. Install the second row driver side safety belt guide.
    1. Position the second row driver side safety belt guide.
    2. Install the nut.
    3. Close the safety belt guide cover.
      Fig 6: Closing Safety Belt Guide Cover
      G01561486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All Vehicles 

  7. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner floor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Passenger Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Floor Electrical Connector
    G01561487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    1. Connect the passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
    2. Slide and engage the passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector locking clip.
      Fig 8: Connecting Passenger Seat Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner Electrical Connector
      G01561488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles With Safety Canopies 

  9. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger side safety canopy electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Removing restraint system diagnostic tool from vehicle harness side of passenger side safety canopy electrical connector
    G01561489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the passenger side safety canopy electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting Passenger Side Safety Canopy Electrical Connector
    G01561490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. WARNING: Anytime the safety canopy module has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B, and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
  11. Install the passenger C-pillar trim panel.
    1. Position the passenger side C-pillar trim panel and push in, engaging the retainers.
    2. Install the bolt and bolt cover.
    3. Install the weather-stripping along the passenger side C-pillar trim panel.
      Fig 11: Installing Weather-Stripping Along Passenger Side C-Pillar Trim Panel
      G01561491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the shoulder safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain closed, install a new shoulder safety belt guide cover.
    NOTE: Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.
  12. Install the second row passenger side safety belt guide.
    1. Position the second row passenger side safety belt guide.
    2. Install the nut.
    3. Close the safety belt guide cover.
      Fig 12: Closing Safety Belt Guide Cover
      G01561492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All Vehicles 

  13. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01561493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: The Expedition is shown, the Navigator is similar.
    Fig 14: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01561494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  15. Close the glove compartment.
  16. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tools from the clockspring electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
    Fig 15: Removing restraint system diagnostic tools from clockspring electrical connector at top of steering column>
    G01561495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Navigator Vehicles 

  17. Connect the driver air bag module accessories electrical connector to the connector end at the top of the clockspring.
    Fig 16: Connecting Driver Air Bag Module Accessories Electrical Connector To Connector End At Top Of Clockspring
    G01561496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. CAUTION: The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air bag module.
  18. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connectors as noted during removal.
    • Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
      Fig 17: Positioning Driver Air Bag Module To Steering Wheel
      G01561497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Expedition Vehicles 

  19. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
    1. Connect the horn switch electrical connector.
      2. CAUTION: The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air bag module.
    2. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connectors as noted during removal.
    3. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
      Fig 18: Positioning Driver Air Bag Module To Steering Wheel
      G01561498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All Vehicles 

  20. Install the two driver air bag module bolts (one shown).
    Fig 19: Installing Two Driver Air Bag Module Bolts
    G01561499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs (one shown).
    Fig 20: Installing Two Steering Wheel Back Cover Plugs
    G01561500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    WARNING: Restraint system diagnostic tools are for service only. Tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road. Failure to remove restraint system diagnostic tools could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

    With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

    Vehicles with safety canopies

  23. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
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