Fig. 5: Connecting Deployment Wires To Seat Belt Pretensioner (Typical)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
POST-COLLISION INSPECTION
When a vehicle has been involved in a collision, certain components of the passive restraint system must be
inspected or replaced. See AIR BAG/SRS COMPONENT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT TABLES
article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CLOCKSPRING
Removal
WARNING:
Unintentional air bag module deployment is possible. Personal injury may
result. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . After
component replacement, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK .
Unintentional air bag module deployment is possible. Personal injury may
result. Never use radio key code (memory) savers when working on air
bag system.
WARNING:
Operating vehicle with improperly centered clockspring may damage
clockspring, and in the event of collision, cause air bag deployment
malfunction. Personal injury may result. If clockspring rotor has moved or
if unsure of rotor position, perform clockspring centering procedure. See
CLOCKSPRING CENTERING under ADJUSTMENTS.
2003 Ford Pickup F150
2003 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Air Bag Restraint Systems - F150 Pickup