System Operation Check - Ford SRS Description & Operation

NOTE: Slight turning of clockspring is allowable during installation to properly
align clockspring to steering column.
2. With flats of clockspring aligned to flats of steering column slide clockspring onto steering column shaft.
Engage clockspring retaining clips. Route clockspring wire harness down side of steering column and
into retainers. Remove air bag simulator from clockspring harness connector. Connect clockspring
electrical connectors and reinstall onto retaining bracket.
3. Install key-in ignition warning indicator switch. Install PATS transmitter and retaining screw. Install
upper steering column shroud. Install ignition switch lock cylinder. Install lower steering column shroud
and retaining screws. Install upper instrument panel steering column cover. Install tilt wheel handle and
shank. Install steering wheel. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088-105-R0012) to clockspring side of
clockspring-to-air bag connector at top of steering column.
4. Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform
system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Disconnect negative battery cable.
Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy. Remove air bag simulator
from clockspring connector. Install driver-side air bag module.
5. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG
SYSTEM. Check AIR BAG warning light for proper system function.
DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
Removal
1. Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See
DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Leave negative
battery cable disconnected.
2. Remove 2 back cover plugs from rear of steering wheel. Remove 2 bolts retaining air bag module to
steering wheel. Disconnect horn switch and air bag electrical connectors. Remove air bag module from
vehicle.
3. Remove air bag simulator from clockspring harness connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088-
105-R0012) to clockspring side of clockspring-to-air bag connector at top of steering column. Connect
negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform system
operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at
least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
Installation
1. Remove air bag simulator from clockspring connector. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten
fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect negative battery cable. With air
bag simulators installed at all remaining deployable devices, perform system operation check. See

SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored
energy. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING
AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly.