2003 FORD MUSTANG warning

2.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system
service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove 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 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section. Klj . 6 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Passenger Air Bag Module
Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away
from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down.
This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium
hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your
hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air
bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced,
not repainted.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible
violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition,
install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Prepare the vehicle for passenger air bag module removal. 1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or
side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before
servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air
bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers,
seats and hood latches.
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Diagnostic Tool, Restraint
System (2 Req'd)
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Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the
front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-
pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable
and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power
supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional
information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS)
deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in the General
Procedures portion of this section.
2. CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of
the deployment doors.
Remove the passenger air bag module.
1. Remove the passenger air bag module electrical connector from the instrument panel bracket.
2. Remove the passenger air bag module bolts.
3. Placing one hand in the glove compartment opening, push the passenger air bag module out and remove it.
Installation WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings,
cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
1. Install the passenger air bag module. 1. Position the passenger air bag module into the instrument panel.
2. Install the bolts. Klj . 2 ba
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2. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air
bag electrical connector.
3. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector. Install the passenger air bag module electrical connector and pin- type retainer to the instrument panel frame.
4. Close the glove compartment.
5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
6. With the restraint system diagnostic tools still installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section.
7. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air
bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing,
adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors,
instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the front air bag sensors. Klj . 3 ba
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The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-
pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and
wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if
equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information,
refer to Section 414 - 01 .
8. Restore the vehicle to operating condition. 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS)
deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in the General
Procedures portion of this section.
2. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system
service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove 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 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section. Klj . 4 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Clockspring
Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from
your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will
reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium
hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your
hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air
bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced,
not repainted.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible
violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition,
install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Prepare the vehicle for clockspring removal. 1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or
side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before
servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air
bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers,
seats and hood latches.
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20B: Supplemental Restraint System 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Diagnostic Tool, Restraint
System (2 Req'd)
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Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the
front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-
pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable
and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power
supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional
information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system
(SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in the General
Procedures portion of this section.
2. Remove the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
3. Remove the two driver air bag module retaining bolts.
4. Remove the driver air bag module. 1. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
2. Remove the driver air bag module. Klj . 2 ba
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9. Raise the upper steering column shroud.
10. Remove the passive anti- theft system (PATS) transmitter.
1. Remove the PATS transmitter retaining screw.
2. Position the PATS transmitter out of the way.
11. Remove the key- in-ignition warning indicator switch.
12. Remove the two clockspring electrical connectors from the bracket. Disconnect the remaining electrical connector. Klj . 4 ba
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