2006 FORD TRANSIT airbag

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FORD TRANSIT 2006 7.G Body And Equipment Mounting Section Manual Do not modify or remove heat
protection shields.
Do not route any electrical cables
with the Antilock Brakes System and
Traction Control System cables
because of extraneous signal risk.
It is generall

Do not modify or remove heat
protection shields.
Do not route any electrical cables
with the Antilock Brakes System and
Traction Control System cables
because of extraneous signal risk.
It is generally not recommended to
hang electrical cables off existing
looms or pipes.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company representative,
or Local Ford Dealer.
Refer to: 1.3 Contact Information (page 9).
If they are unable to help you then please contact
the Vehicle Converter Advisory Service at
[email protected].
1.2.7 Product Liability
The Vehicle Converter shall be liable for any
product liability (whether for death, personal injury,
or property damage) arising from any alteration
to a Ford vehicle or component made by the
Vehicle Converter or any of its agents. Ford shall
not be liable for any such liability (except as
provided by law).
The Vehicle Converter or equipment
manufacturer is liable for the:
•Operational reliability and road-worthiness of
the vehicle to its original intent.
•Operational reliability and road-worthiness of
any component or conversion, not listed in
original Ford documentation.
•Operational reliability and road-worthiness of
the vehicle as a whole (for example the body
changes and/or additional equipment must
not have a negative effect on the driving,
braking or steering characteristics of the
vehicle).
•Subsequent damage resulting from the
conversion or attachment and installation of
unique components, including unique electrical
or electronic systems.
•Functional safety and freedom of movement
of all moving parts (for example axles, springs,
propeller shafts, steering mechanisms, brake
and transmission linkage, retarders).
•Functional safety and freedom of the tested
and approved flexibility of the body and integral
chassis structure.
1.2.8 Restraints System
WARNINGS:
Modifications to the restraints
system are not allowed.
Airbag are explosive. for safe
removal and storage during
conversion follow the procedures in
the Ford workshop manual or
consult your local National Sales
Company representative.
Do not alter, modify or relocate the
airbag, sensor and modules of the
restraints system or any of its
components.
Attachments or modifications to the
front end of the vehicle may affect
the airbag fire timing and result in
uncontrolled deployment.
Modifications to the B-Pillar body
structure may affect the side airbag
fire timing and result in uncontrolled
side airbag deployment.
Refer to: 5.8 Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) (page 218).
1.2.9 Drilling and Welding
Drilling and welding of frames and body structure
have to be conducted following the program
guidelines.
1.2.10 Minimum Requirements for
Brake system and Load
Apportioning Valves
•It is not necessary or recommended to modify
the load apportioning valves, however, if a
special conversion should require
modifications,
–Maintain original settings
–Maintain brake certification load distribution
•Changes to the Antilock Brake System (ABS),
Traction Control System (TCS) and the
Interactive Vehicle Dynamics (IVD) / Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) system are not
permitted.
1.2.11 Road Safety
The respective instructions should be strictly
observed to maintain operational and road safety
of the vehicle.
FordTransit 2006.5 (April 2006–)
Date of Publication: 12/2006
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FORD TRANSIT 2006 7.G Body And Equipment Mounting Section Manual 1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The base vehicle has been tested and certified
to all relevant legislation relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility. All retrofitted
equipment must also comply

1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The base vehicle has been tested and certified
to all relevant legislation relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility. All retrofitted
equipment must also comply with the relevant
legislation.
In addition, 2-way radio communication and other
equipment with built in radio transmitters (for
example anti-theft alarms, tracking devices)
should only be fitted to the vehicle if they operate
within the listed frequency bands and do not
exceed the maximum transmission output power
specified below
Frequency Overview
Maximum Output
Power (W)
Frequency (MHz)
501-54
5068-87.5
50142-176
50220-225
50380-512
10806-940
101200-1400
101710-1885
101885-2025
1.6.1 Antenna Location
The antenna can be placed on the roof of the
vehicle with the exception of cellular phone car
kits which transmit power below 2W. Such low
power devices may also be installed at the
bottom of the A-pillar behind the trim or on the
front windscreen.
Installation must be performed by suitably
qualified personnel in accordance with the
equipment manufacturer's installation instructions
and comply with the ISO technical specification
ISO/TS 21609: Road Vehicles - Electromagnetic
Compatibility guidelines for the installation of after
market radio frequency transmitting equipment.
In addition, the following guidelines must be
followed during installation:
•Do not mount any transceiver, microphones,
speakers or any other item in the deployment
path of the airbag system.
•Do not attach antenna cables to any part of
the original vehicle wiring or fuel and brake
pipes.
•Antenna and power cables must be a
minimum of 100mm from any electronic
modules and airbags.
•Make sure that any additional power feed is
taken directly from the SVO fuse box (when
available) or a recommended connection
point.
•Power and ground cables should be of higher
current capacity that the protection fuse.
Ground feed must be taken directly to the
battery.
Post installation checks must be made for
disturbances from and to all electrical equipment
in the vehicle both in the standby and transmit
modes. Checks should be carried out with the
ignition ON, engine running and be followed by a
road test at various speeds.
FordTransit 2006.5 (April 2006–)
Date of Publication: 12/2006
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FORD TRANSIT 2006 7.G Body And Equipment Mounting Section Manual Ground Points Table - Van, Bus, Kombi
HarnessTypeTorqueFord Part
Number
Fixing
Type
LocationGround
Point
(GP)
14401Misc. Power
Electric
12NM +/-
1.8
W705661 S437MScrew
M6
Engine Bay LHSGP29
14401Misc.

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FORD TRANSIT 2006 7.G Body And Equipment Mounting Section Manual Ground Points Table - Chassis Cab
HarnessTypeTorqueFord Part
Number
Fixing
Type
LocationGround
Point
(GP)
14401Misc. Power
Electric
12NM +/-
1.8
W705661 S437MScrew
M6
Engine Bay LHSGP29
14401Misc. Pow

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FORD TRANSIT 2006 7.G Body And Equipment Mounting Section Manual Glass Racking on Outside of Van

Glass Racking on Outside of Van - Through Fixed to Internal Racking (Recommended Minimum )
DescriptionItem
Top Load Bearing Attachments (2x)1
Lower Load Bearing Attac

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FORD TRANSIT 2006 7.G Body And Equipment Mounting Section Manual
Typical Design Principle for Cab Van Floor Seat Frame Fixing
5.5.2 Heated Seats
WARNING: The electrical feed for the
original heated Ford seat must not
be used for other purposes, e.g.
other electri

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FORD TRANSIT 2006 7.G Body And Equipment Mounting Section Manual 5.8 Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
5.8.1 Air Bags
Front Seats
Side airbags are not compatible with swiveling
front seats.
Do not specify the base vehicle with side airbags
when planning t

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