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E-550 SUPER DUTY CUTAWAY
INFORMATION
Ford
urges
careful
consideration
of
the
recommendations that follow. They are based on
analyses of component and vehicle tests, actual
service
situations,
and
engineering
judgments.
Disregard of these recommendations may affect the
durability,
reliability,
handling
and
performance
characteristics of a completed vehicle and may result
in elevated underbody temperatures, increase the
potential for fire, or may affect the safety of the
occupants in the event of an accident.
These recommendations are supplemental to U.S.
and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety compliance
representations provided in the Incomplete Vehicle
Manua l (IVM). Also, additional information is provided
in the Ford Truck Service Manual which may be
helpful to subsequent stage manufacturers.
The completed vehicle in the "Loaded" condition must
not exceed the front GAWR, rear GAWR, or the GVWR.
("Loaded" means the completed vehicle weight with the
maximum fluid capacity necessary for vehicle operation,
plus 150 lb for each designated seating position, and
an additional allowance for any cargo weight
advertised by the manufacturer). The GAWRs and
GVWR are on the label affixed to the cover of the
Incomplete Vehicle Manual .
Subsequent Stage Manufacturers are encouraged
to contact the Ford Truck Body Builder Advisory
Service if they have any questions concerning
these recommendations.
E-550 SUPER DUTY CUTAWAY
OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
Some trucks produced by Ford Motor Company are
equipped with an Airbag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS). Vehicles equipped with this system
will have the words "AIRBAG" and an air bag symbol
on the VIN plate located on the top driver-side corner
of the instrument panel. System components are
shown in their vehicle locations on the following
pages.
Included on the vehicle identification number -VIN-
plate (visible through the windshield) of the vehicle,
manufactured by Ford with a driver's air bag, are the
words "AIR" and "BAG" and a pictogram for the airbag
separating the two (see illustration below).
AIR
BAG
SAMPLE XXXXXXXXXXX
BB0538
Detailed system and service information will be found
in the Ford Truck Service Manual for the appropriate
type and model year. Ford Motor Company urges the
subsequent stage manufacturers to become familiar
with this system prior to modifying vehicles that are so
equipped.
CAUTION:
DO
NOT
REMOVE
THE
STEERING
COLUMN,
STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG MODULE AS AN
ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE UNLESS (1) THE
COLUMN IS LOCKED TO PREVENT ROTATION, OR
(2) THE LOWER END OF STEERING SHAFT IS
SECURED (e.g., by wire) IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE
STEERING WHEEL CANNOT BE ROTATED.
WARNING:
THE
SEAT
BELT
BUCKLE
PRETENSIONER,
AIRBAGS AND ELECTRONIC SENSOR MODULE
ARE BAR CODED WITH A UNIQUE SERIAL
NUMBER WHICH IS MATCHED TO THE VEHICLE
VIN. TO MAINTAIN THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE,
THE
COMPLETED
VEHICLE MUST CONTAIN THE SAME SEAT BELT
BUCKLE
PRETENSIONER,
AIR
BAGS
AND
ELECTRONIC SENSOR MODULE THAT WERE
INSTALLED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY. FAILURE
TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY IN
THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
If electrical work is performed in the steering column
area, the instrument panel or the air bag system, the
system must be deactivated to avoid unwanted
inflation of the air bag. To do this, follow the procedure
described on this page.
DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect all negative battery cable(s), and
power supplies (if equipped).
2. Wait 1 minute. This is the time required for
backup power supply in diagnostic monitor to
deplete its stored energy.
WARNING:
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP
POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE
REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIRBAG
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP
POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE
BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT ONE
MINUTE.
BE
SURE
TO
DISCONNECT
AUXILIARY
BATTERIES
AND
POWER
SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
WARNING:
CARRY A LIVE AIRBAG MODULE WITH THE
AIRBAG 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 AIRBAG MODULE DOWN
WITH THE TRIM COVER FACE DOWN.
3. Remove
fasteners
retaining
driver
airbag
module to steering wheel. Disconnect driver
airbag connector and remove the bag from
steering wheel. Place the bag on a flat surface
with trim cover facing upward. Connect an
Airbag Simulator (Part # 105-R0012 in the
Rotunda Tool catalog) to the air bag connector
on the wire harness in the steering wheel.
4. Disconnect passenger airbag module connector
and replace it with an Airbag Simulator (Part #
105-R0012 in the Rotunda Tool catalog) to the
airbag connector on the wire harness in the I/P.
5. Reconnect all negative battery cables and
power supplies (if equipped).
REACTIVATION PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect all negative battery cable(s) and
power supplies (if equipped).
2. Wait 1 minute for backup power supply to
deplete stored energy.
3. Remove Airbag Simulator and reconnect driver
airbag connector. Position driver airbag on
steering wheel and secure with fasteners
(10mm). Tighten fasteners to 2.7-3.7 Nm.[24-32
in-lb].
4. Remove
Airbag
Simulator
and
reconnect
passenger airbag connector.
5. Reconnect all negative battery cables and
power supplies (if equipped).
6. PROVE-OUT the system.
PROVE-OUT SYSTEM PROCEDURE
Prove-out system means to turn the ignition switch
from OFF to RUN and visually monitor the airbag
indicator. The airbag will light continuously for
approximately six seconds and then turn off. If an
airbag system fault is present, the indicator will
either fail to light, remain lit continuously or light in a
flashing manner. The flashing manner may not
occur until approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition switch has been turned from OFF to RUN.
This is the time required for the diagnostic monitor
to complete the testing of the airbag system. If the
airbag indicator is inoperative and an airbag
system fault exists, a tone will sound in a pattern of
five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the airbag
indicator will need to be serviced before further
diagnosis can be done.
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