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heard. If this occurs, air bag system service is required.  

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS 

Observe the following precautions when working with air bag systems:  

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Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag system or steering column components. Failure to do 
so may result in accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury. See DISABLING & 
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM 
.  

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Because of critical system operating requirements, DO NOT service sensors, clockspring, air bag 
diagnostic monitor or air bag module. Servicing is made by replacement only.  

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Always wear gloves and safety glasses when servicing an air bag-equipped vehicle or handling an air bag. 

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When carrying a live air bag, point air bag and trim cover away from your body. This minimizes chance 
of injury in case of accidental deployment.  

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When placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, always face air bag and trim cover up, away from 
surface. This will reduce motion of module if it is accidentally deployed.  

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After deployment, air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, which may irritate skin. 
Sodium hydroxide is a product of the gas generant combustion. Always wear gloves and safety glasses 
when handling a deployed air bag. Wash hands using mild soap and water. Follow correct disposal 
procedures.  

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Air bag modules with discolored or damaged cover deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted.  

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Vehicle impact sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If vehicle is involved in a 
collision, inspect sensor mounting brackets for deformation. Ensure body structure in sensor mounting 
area is restored to its original condition. If damaged, the impact sensor must be replaced regardless of 
whether or not air bag is deployed.  

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Never probe connectors on air bag module. Doing so may cause air bag deployment and personal injury.  

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The instruction to DISCONNECT always refers to a component connector. DO NOT remove a 
component from vehicle when instructed to DISCONNECT.  

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Air bag simulators MUST be removed and the air bags reconnected when the air bag system is 
reactivated.  

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After any servicing, perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .  

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM 

Disabling System (Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car) 

1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This 

time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.  

2. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Disconnect driver-side 

air bag module connector. Attach air bag simulator to air bag connector to simulate driver-side air bag. 

WARNING:

If vehicle is equipped with a passenger-side air bag, both driver-side and 
passenger-side air bag modules MUST be disconnected and an air bag 
simulator installed to wiring harness. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures

  

See AIR BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION table. See Fig. 1 .  

3. Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Disconnect 

passenger-side air bag connector. Install air bag simulator to air bag module harness connector to simulate 
air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION table. Connect negative battery cable.  

Activating System 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. Remove air bag simulators from driver-side 

and passenger-side air bag wiring harness connectors.  

2. Connect driver-side air bag connector to air bag module. Install driver-side air bag module onto steering 

wheel. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .  

3. Connect passenger-side air bag connector to air bag module. Install passenger-side air bag into instrument 

panel. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Connect negative battery cable. Perform 
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Program radio station frequencies.  

Disabling System (Contour, Mystique & Windstar) 

1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This 

time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.  

2. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Install air bag 

simulator to driver-side air bag module harness connector to simulate air bag. See AIR BAG 
SIMULATOR APPLICATION 
table. See Fig. 1 . A trouble code will set if an incorrect air bag 
simulator is installed.  

3. Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Install air bag 

simulator to passenger-side air bag module harness connector to simulate air bag. A trouble code will set 
if an incorrect air bag simulator is installed. Connect negative battery cable.  

Activating System 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power 

supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy. Remove driver-side and passenger-side air bag 
simulators.  

2. Install driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect negative battery cable. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION 
CHECK 
. Program radio station frequencies.  

Disabling System (Escort, Escort Coupe, "F" Series Pickups & Tracer) 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On "F" Series Pickups, remove battery to starter relay cable. Wait at 

least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in air bag Electronic Crash Sensor 
(ECS) module or diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.  

2. Remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Position 

air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.  

3. Install air bag simulator to driver-side air bag module harness connector to simulate air bag. See AIR 

BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION table. See Fig. 1 . A trouble code will set if an incorrect air bag 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures

  

simulator is installed.  

4. Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Position air 

bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.  

5. Install air bag simulator to air bag module harness connector to simulate air bag. See AIR BAG 

SIMULATOR APPLICATION table. See Fig. 1 . A trouble code will set if an incorrect air bag 
simulator is installed. Connect negative battery cable.  

Activating System 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On "F" Series Pickups, remove battery to starter relay cable. On all 

models, wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in ECS or diagnostic 
monitor to deplete its stored energy. Remove air bag simulators.  

2. Install driver-side air bag module and passenger-side air bag module. Tighten mounting bolts to 

specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect negative battery cable. Perform SYSTEM 
OPERATION CHECK 
.  

Disabling System ("E" Series Vans With One Battery) 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power 

supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.  

2. Remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Position 

air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up. Install air bag simulator to driver-side air bag module 
harness connector to simulate air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION table. See Fig. 1 . 
A trouble code will set if an incorrect air bag simulator is installed.  

3. Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Position air 

bag module on bench with trim cover facing up. Install air bag simulator to air bag module harness 
connector to simulate air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION table. See Fig. 1 . A 
trouble code will set if an incorrect air bag simulator is installed. Connect negative battery cable.  

Activating System 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power 

supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy. Remove air bag simulators.  

2. Install driver-side air bag module and passenger-side air bag module. Tighten mounting bolts to 

specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect negative battery cable. Perform SYSTEM 
OPERATION CHECK 
.  

Disabling System ("E" Series Vans With Dual Batteries) 

1. If vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, go to next step. If vehicle is equipped with a gas engine, 

CAUTION: On all "E" series vans equipped with an auxiliary battery (gas engine) or a 

secondary battery (diesel engine), both batteries must be disconnected to 
ensure air bag system is disabled. See DISABLING SYSTEM ("E" SERIES 
VANS WITH DUAL BATTERIES) . 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures

  

disconnect primary battery (engine compartment) negative battery cable. Disconnect auxiliary battery 
frame ground cable and isolate cable (located on right side frame rail). Wait at least one minute. This time 
is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.  

2. If vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, disconnect secondary battery positive cable terminal from 

primary battery positive terminal (engine compartment). Isolate secondary battery positive cable to ensure 
battery cable does not contact any ground surface. Disconnect primary battery negative cable. Disconnect 
primary battery-to-starter relay cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power 
supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.  

3. On all models, remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG 

MODULE . Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up. Install air bag simulator to 
driver-side air bag module harness connector to simulate air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR 
APPLICATION 
table. See Fig. 1 . A trouble code will set if an incorrect air bag simulator is installed.  

4. Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Position air 

bag module on bench with trim cover facing up. Install air bag simulator to air bag module harness 
connector to simulate air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION table. See Fig. 1 . A 
trouble code will set if an incorrect air bag simulator is installed. Connect battery cables in reverse order 
of disabling procedure.  

Activating System 

1. Disconnect battery cables. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in 

diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy. Remove air bag simulators.  

2. Install driver-side air bag module and passenger-side air bag module. Tighten mounting bolts to 

specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect battery cables in reverse order of disabling 
procedure. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .  

Disabling System (Explorer, Expedition, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger) 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power 

supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.  

2. Remove driver-side air bag from vehicle. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Attach air bag 

simulator to air bag connector to simulate driver-side air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR 
APPLICATION 
table.  

3. Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Attach air bag 

simulator to air bag connector to simulate passenger-side air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR 
APPLICATION 
table.  

Activating System 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power 

supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy. Remove air bag simulators.  

2. Install driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect positive battery cable. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION 
CHECK 
.  

Disabling System (Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable & Taurus)

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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