Air bag replacement...
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Air bag replacement...
Does anybody know, when you replace an air bag, do you have to reset anything else in the steering collumn?
Also, if the previous airbags deployed, do the front sensors have to be replaced?
Stan
Also, if the previous airbags deployed, do the front sensors have to be replaced?
Stan
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1997 extended cab 2.3L, 5 speed.
Driver's airbag equipped only. There are two sensors on the front of the truck, which I assume are the airbag sensors. These are the ones I'm wondering if need to be replaced.
Thanks Rock!
Stan
Driver's airbag equipped only. There are two sensors on the front of the truck, which I assume are the airbag sensors. These are the ones I'm wondering if need to be replaced.
Thanks Rock!
Stan
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The sensors don't have to be replaced, that much I know. I'm not sure about the Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor, though.
Here's what the '97 Ford Manual says:
Here's what the '97 Ford Manual says:
Diagnostic Monitor, Air Bag, Ranger
CAUTION: When servicing the air bag diagnostic monitor (14B056) with a blown internal fuse (diagnostic trouble code 51), find and repair all wire damage or shorts. A blown air bag diagnostic monitor can be used to find electrical faults without replacing components unnecessarily. The Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section is written to give safety first priority.
The following steps may be taken to find the cause that initiated a blown fuse:
1. Verify the system using the old air bag diagnostic monitor and verify the wiring repairs success before proceeding. Repeat as many times as required.
2. Replace the air bag diagnostic monitor when all wire repairs are complete.
3. If the diagnostic trouble code returns after making all wiring repairs, then replace the indicated component.
Removal and Installation
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR ONE MINUTE PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect battery positive cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Locate air bag diagnostic monitor beneath and to the left of the steering column and disconnect the two connectors.
3. Depress tabs retaining air bag diagnostic monitor to air bag monitor bracket. Slide air bag diagnostic monitor off air bag monitor bracket.
4. Disconnect wiring connectors on air bag diagnostic monitor. Remove air bag diagnostic monitor.
For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.
CAUTION: When servicing the air bag diagnostic monitor (14B056) with a blown internal fuse (diagnostic trouble code 51), find and repair all wire damage or shorts. A blown air bag diagnostic monitor can be used to find electrical faults without replacing components unnecessarily. The Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section is written to give safety first priority.
The following steps may be taken to find the cause that initiated a blown fuse:
1. Verify the system using the old air bag diagnostic monitor and verify the wiring repairs success before proceeding. Repeat as many times as required.
2. Replace the air bag diagnostic monitor when all wire repairs are complete.
3. If the diagnostic trouble code returns after making all wiring repairs, then replace the indicated component.
Removal and Installation
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR ONE MINUTE PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect battery positive cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Locate air bag diagnostic monitor beneath and to the left of the steering column and disconnect the two connectors.
3. Depress tabs retaining air bag diagnostic monitor to air bag monitor bracket. Slide air bag diagnostic monitor off air bag monitor bracket.
4. Disconnect wiring connectors on air bag diagnostic monitor. Remove air bag diagnostic monitor.
For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.
