Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Passenger Air Bag Module
Special Tool(s)
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Diagnostic Tool, Restraint System (2 Req'd) 418-F088 (105-R0012) |
Installation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read
and follow all warnings,
cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and w ...
Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will
reduce the risk of injury
in the even ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the
drive pinion
bearing preload adjustment.
CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses ...
Bearings - Inspection
NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, install a new
bearing.
1. Inspect the bearing for a bent cage.
2. Inspect bearings for galling (metal smears on roller ends).
Galling is caused by overheating, poor lubrication or an overload
situatio ...
Pinpoint Test F: LFC 16/DTC B1888 - Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to
Ground
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks for passenger air bag circuit
shorts to ground by
monitoring the voltage of circuits 607 (LB/OG) and 616 (PK/BK) at pins 6 and
7. If the RCM detects a
short to ground on either of these pins, i ...

