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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

Warning! Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact sensors or the restraints control module (RCM). Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF

2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF

3. At the smart junction box (SJB), located below LH side of the instrument panel, remove cover and the restraints control module (RCM) fuse 17 from the SJB

4. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the airbag indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding

5. Turn the ignition OFF.

6. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped)

7. Wait at least 1 minute

REV: 12/2017

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

When any deployable device or combination of devices have deployed and/or the RCM has DTC B1231/B1193:00 (Event Threshold Exceeded) in memory, the repair of the vehicle SRS is to include the removal of all deployed devices and the installation of new deployable devices, the removal and installation of new impact sensors and the removal and installation of a new RCM:

• When any damage to the impact sensor mounting points or mounting hardware has occurred, repair or install new mounting points and mounting hardware as needed

• Removal of all deployed devices and the installation of new deployable devices: [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL; AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT; AIRBAG,ROOF]
• Removal and installation of new impact sensors and the removal and installation of a new RCM: [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT; AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL; MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• When the driver air bag module has deployed, a new clockspring must be installed.
• New driver safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles, anchors and height adjusters) must be installed if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of the driver safety belt pretensioners.
• New front passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles, anchors and height adjusters) must be installed if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of the front passenger safety belt pretensioners.
• Install new safety belt(s) at any seating position(s) where deployment has occurred and the safety belt(s) were used.
• Anytime the Safety Canopy or side air curtain has deployed, a new headliner and new roof pillar upper trim panels with attaching hardware must be installed
• Always use new torque-prevailing type J-nuts when installing the Safety Canopy (Roof Mounted Airbag)
• Anytime the Safety Canopy or side air curtain has deployed, a new headliner and new roof pillar upper trim panels with attaching hardware must be installed. Remove any other damaged components or hardware and replace with new.

NOTE: After installation of new OCS components, carry out the OCS Reset procedure as instructed in the workshop manual. Refer to the appropriate workshop manual for OCS removal and installation procedure.

When a vehicle has been involved in a collision and the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) has DTC B1231/B1193:00 stored in memory, the repair of the OCS system is to include the following procedures for the specified system:

• For rail-type OCS system, inspect the passenger side floorpan for damage and repair as necessary. Install new OCS system rails. Do not install a new OCSM unless DTC B1231 cannot be cleared.
• For weight sensor bolt-type OCS system, inspect the passenger side floorpan for damage and repair as necessary. Install a new seat track with OCS system weight sensor bolts. DTC must be cleared from the OCSM before carrying out Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset. Do not install a new OCSM unless DTC B1231/B1193:00 cannot be cleared.
• For bladder-type OCS system, inspect for damage and repair as necessary. If installation of an OCS system component is required, an OCS system service kit must be installed.




PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

When a vehicle has been involved in a collision and the OCSM has DTC B1231/B1193:00 stored in memory, the repair of the OCS is to include the following procedures for the specified system:

1.For rail type OCS system, inspect the passenger side floorpan for damage and repair as necessary. Install new OCS system rails
2.For weight sensor bolt type OCS system, inspect the passenger side floorpan for damage and repair as necessary. Install a new seat track with OCS system weight sensor bolts.
3 For a bladder-type OCS, inspect for damage and repair as necessary. If installation of an OCS component is required, an OCS service kit must be installed.

When any damage to the impact sensor mounting points or mounting hardware has occurred, repair or install new mounting points and mounting hardware as needed

Inspect the entire vehicle for damage, including the following components:

• Steering column (deployable column if equipped)
• Instrument panel knee bolsters and mounting points
• Instrument panel braces and brackets
• Instrument panel and mounting points
• Seats and seat mounting points
• Seat side air bag cover
• All Safety belts, safety belt buckles, safety belt retractors and safety belt anchors
• Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring, wiring harnesses and connectors

After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to verify correct function:

• Retractors
• Buckles
• Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
• Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
• Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
• Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
• Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)

• If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed

• Before installing the new safety belt assembly, the safety belt attaching areas must be inspected for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged and distorted, the sheet metal must be reworked back to its original shape and structural integrity




Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently to ensure the most up-to-date information. The following charts were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information before working with airbags and other passive restraint systems.


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