OEM 2000 Mercury Cougar Air Bag Control Module

2000 Mercury Cougar Air Bag Control Module Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What are the safety precautions and procedures for servicing and repairing the Air Bag Control Module on 2000 Mercury Cougar?

  A: Before servicing or repair of the Air Bag Control Module start by waiting for at least one minute after battery cable disconnection to disconnect electronic air bag control module or supplemental restraint system electrical connectors to prevent accidental air bag deployment that can result in personal injury. Safety glasses must be worn during air bag-equipped vehicle maintenance tasks as well as while handling the air bag module. The use of radio keycode savers during air bag system work should be avoided because it might activate the air bag deployment. Hands should position a live air bag away from their body by pointing it toward the floor with the trim cover facing up when it is necessary to handle deployed air bags. This technique reduces potential injuries in case of accidental air bag activation. Washing hands with soapy water becomes necessary after deployment because sodium hydroxide leavings on hands can induce skin irritation. A new part installation must serve as the repair method but if the new part fails to fix the issue the technician should re-install the original part followed by diagnostic procedure repetition. Testing the air bag connectors will expose the device to deployment along with creating risk of personal harm. Air bags that show discoloration or damaged coverages or deployment doors require immediate replacement with new manufactured parts. The first step starts with disconnecting the battery cable followed by removing the lower panel of instruments through the removal of four bolts and covers. Users should disconnect the electronic air bag control module electrical connector by pushing the retaining tang until the two-stage self-locking connector can be released. You need to remove the electronic air bag control module as the final step of the process. The installation procedure should reverse the removal steps.