Reactivation Procedures

WARNING: THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG MODULES RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to deplete its stored energy.
3. CrewCab and Excursion vehicles only.
1 Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133 (40-009) from the vehicle harness side of the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
2 Connect the driver side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
3 Install the driver side B-pillar trim panel.
4 Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133 (40-009) from the vehicle harness side of the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
5 Connect the passenger side safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
6 Install the passenger side B-pillar trim panel.

4. SuperCab with safety belt buckle pretensioners only.
1 Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133 (40-009) from the driver safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
2 From under the driver seat connect the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
3 Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133 (40-009) from the passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
4 From under the passenger seat connect the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.

5. SuperCab with safety belt retractor pretensioners only.
1 Remove the bolt and separate the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner from the floor.
2 Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133(40-009) from the vehicle harness side of the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
3 Connect the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
4 Position the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner, install the bolt and tighten to 40 Nm (30 Lb-Ft).
5 Install the driver door scuff plate.
6 Remove the bolt and separate the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner from the floor.
7 Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133 (40-009) from the vehicle harness side of the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
8 Connect the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
9 Position the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner, install the bolt and tighten to 40 Nm (30 Lb-Ft).
10 Install the passenger door scuff plate.

6. Regular cab vehicles only.
1 Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133 (40-009) from the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
2 Connect the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
3 Install the driver side rear corner trim panel.
4 Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-133 (40-009) from the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
5 Connect the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
6 Install the passenger side rear corner trim panel.

7. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-F088 (105-R0012) from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
8. Through the glove compartment opening, connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
9. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool 418-F088 (105-R0012) from the clockspring side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
10. Install the driver air bag module.
11. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
12. Prove out the system.