Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 4020

steering column.
4. 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.
Install the driver air bag module. Refer to
5. 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.
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness connector at the
passenger air bag module.
6. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
8. Prove out the system.
Prove Out Procedure
Turn the ignition switch from the OFF to the RUN position and visually monitor the air bag indicator
with the air bag modules or restraint system diagnostic tools installed. The air bag indicator will light
continuously for approximately six seconds and then turn off. If an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) fault is present, the air bag indicator will either:
fail to light.
remain lit continuously.
flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned
from the OFF to the RUN position. This is the time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to
complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and an SRS fault exists, a chime
will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator will need to be
repaired before diagnosis can continue.
Glossary
Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
Restraint system diagnostic tools are used to simulate air bag module connections to the system.
Disconnect the Component
Disconnect the component means disconnect the component vehicle harness connector. It does not
mean remove the component. Do not reconnect a disconnected component unless instructed to do so.
Deactivate the System
Driver Air Bag Module in this section.
Section 414-01 .