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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 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 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. If vehicle has a passenger-side air bag, go to next step. If vehicle has only a driver-
side air bag, connect negative battery cable.  

4. Remove passenger-side air bag module from instrument panel. 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(s) 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 and passenger-side air bag modules. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE and 

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

Disabling System (Villager) 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 10 minutes. This time is required for back-up power 

supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.  

2. Remove panel covering lower portion of steering column to access driver-side air bag module connector. 

Disconnect driver-side air bag connector from air bag module. Install Air Bag Simulator (T94P-50-A) to 
air bag module harness connector to simulate air bag.  

3. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Connector is located behind glove box. Install Air 

Bag Simulator (T96P-50-A) to air bag module harness connector to simulate air bag. Connect negative 
battery cable.  

Activating System 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 10 minutes. This time is required for back-up power 

supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.  

2. Remove air bag simulators. Connect negative battery cable. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures

  

Fig. 1: Identifying Air Bag Simulator (Typical) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

AIR BAG SIMULATOR APPLICATION 

DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

Removal & Installation (Expedition, Explorer, "E" Series Vans, "F" Series Pickups, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger)

1. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Wait at least one 

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

2. Ensure front wheels are pointed straight ahead. Remove back cover plugs (if equipped) and air bag 

Application 

Driver-Side 

Passenger-Side 

Continental 

105-00012 

105-00012 

Contour & Mystique 

105-R0012 

105-R0012 

Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis 

105-R0010 

105-R0010 

Escort 

(1)

 & Tracer 

105-00012 

105-00012 

"E" Series Vans 

105-R0012 

105-R0012 

Expedition & Navigator 

105-R0012 

105-R0012 

Explorer & Mountaineer 

105-R0012 

105-R0012 

"F" Series Pickups 

105-R0012 

105-R0012 

Mark VIII 

105-R0012 

105-R0012 

Mustang 

105-R0012 

105-R0012 

Ranger 

105-00012 

105-00012 

Sable & Taurus 

105-R0012 

105-R0012 

Town Car 

105-00012 

105-00012 

Villager 

T94P-50-A 

T96P-50-A 

Windstar 

105-R0010 

105-R0010 

(1)

Including Escort Coupe.

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures

  

module retaining bolts. Lift air bag module from steering wheel.  

3. Disconnect horn connector. Disconnect air bag module connector. Remove driver-side air bag module 

from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.  

4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE 

SPECIFICATIONS . Connect battery cable(s). Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .  

Removal & Installation (Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & 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 steering wheel spoke covers (if equipped). Remove back cover plugs and air bag module 

retaining bolts and washers. Lift air bag module from steering wheel.  

3. Disconnect air bag module, horn and speed control connectors (if equipped). Remove driver-side air bag 

module from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.  

4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE 

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

Removal & Installation (Contour & Mystique) 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive 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 upper and lower steering column shroud from steering column. Rotate steering wheel to access 

driver-side air bag module retaining bolts. Remove driver-side air bag module. Disconnect driver-side air 
bag module connector and remove from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing 
up.  

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE 

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

Removal & Installation (Escort, Escort Coupe & Tracer) 

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

supply in air bag Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module to deplete its stored energy.  

2. Ensure front wheels are pointed straight ahead. Remove air bag module retaining bolts. Lift air bag 

module from steering wheel. Disconnect air bag module connector. Remove driver-side air bag module 
from vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.  

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE 

SPECIFICATIONS . Connect negative battery cable. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .  

Removal & Installation (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. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures

  

2. Remove back cover plugs and air bag module retaining bolts. Lift air bag module from steering wheel. 

Disconnect air bag module and horn connectors. Remove driver-side air bag module from vehicle. 
Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.  

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE 

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

PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

Removal & Installation (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. On Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis, unsnap and remove upper instrument panel molding. On Town 

Car, open glove box door, release assist cable, press sides inward and lower glove box door to floor. On 
Continental, Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis, open glove box door, press sides inward and lower it to 
floor. On Continental and Town Car, disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. On all models, 
remove passenger-side air bag module retaining bolts.  

3. On Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis, disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. On all 

models, push passenger-side air bag module from inside instrument panel. Remove passenger-side air bag 
module without handling edges of trim cover.  

4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure wiring harness is not pinched between air bag module and 

instrument panel. On Town Car, ensure trim cover retaining clips on back of air bag module are fully 
seated in slots. On all models, tighten mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE 
SPECIFICATIONS 
.  

Removal & Installation (Contour & Mystique) 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive 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. Push sides of glove box inward, and lower glove box to floor. Remove 4 screws, disconnect glove box 

light, and remove glove box upper cover. Remove A/C duct.  

3. Through glove box opening, remove 2 passenger-side air bag module retaining nuts and 2 retaining bolts. 

Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Remove passenger-side air bag module from 
vehicle. Position air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.  

4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE 

SPECIFICATIONS . Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .  

Removal & Installation ("E" Series Vans) 

1. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Wait at least one 

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

2. Remove right lower instrument panel finish panel and panel reinforcement. Remove 3 passenger-side air 

bag module retaining nuts. Carefully slide a flat-blade screwdriver (3/8 x 4") under right bottom edge of 
passenger-side air bag door.  

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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