OEM 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Air Bag

2003 Ford Explorer Sport Air Bag Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Arm and Disarm the Air Bag System in Sport Trac on 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?

  A: All Sport Trac air bag operations start with disconnecting the battery's negative terminal. The restraint system diagnostic tool should start by removing its connection from the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector before proceeding with the electrical connector connection. Vehicles with safety canopies require the diagnostic tool to be disconnected from their driver side electrical connector before connection. Remove the diagnostic tool to disconnect from the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector then connect it followed by activating the passenger side safety canopy connector if your model has it. The driver and passenger side C-pillar trim panels should be installed first before installing the driver side lower B-pillar trim panel that requires weather stripping positioning and rear door scuff plate installation before moving on to front door scuff plate realignment. You should duplicate this operation on the lower B-pillar trim panel for the rear passenger side. The battery negative cable needs to remain disconnected from Explorer Sport vehicles before removing the diagnostic tool from the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector and connecting it for both the driver side and passenger side connector. Install both the driver side and the passenger side of the rear quarter brim panels onto the vehicle. All vehicles require the diagnostic tool to disconnect from the passenger air bag electrical connector before you can connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector and close the glove compartment door. Affix the diagnostic tool to the Clock Spring electrical connector located at the steering column base before connecting it. Position the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement before installing its bolts and continue by adding the lower steering column opening finish panel while checking that all components are securely in place and using screws for attachment. Install the hood release handle followed by the screws before attaching the battery ground cable. All diagnostic tools from the restraint system must be taken off before vehicle road usage for safety reasons and to follow vehicle safety regulations. The last step involves checking the operation of the supplemental restraint system (SRS).