Glossary of Terms Used While Performing Tests

Air Bag/Pretensioner Restraint System Diagnostic Tools
Air bag/pretensioner restraint system diagnostic tools are used to simulate the equivalent resistance of an air bag module or safety belt pretensioner during certain diagnostic procedures.

Disconnect the Component
Disconnect the component means disconnect the component vehicle harness connector. It does not mean remove the component. Do not reconnect a disconnected component unless instructed to do so.

Deactivate the System
Deactivate the system means to perform the deactivation procedure. Refer to Deactivation Procedure. Deactivation Procedures

Prove Out the System
"Prove out the system" means to turn the ignition switch from the OFF to the RUN position and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag modules and safety belt pretensioners or restraint system diagnostic tools installed. For additional information, refer to Diagnostic Test Modes. Diagnostic Strategies

Reactivate the System
Reactivate the system means to perform the reactivation procedure. Refer to the Reactivation Procedure. Reactivation Procedures

Reconnect the System
Reconnect the system means to reconnect all system components. Refer to Air Bag Reconnect Checklist.

Install a New Component
Install a new component means to remove the existing component and install a new, authorized replacement part obtained from Ford Motor Company Customer Service Division.

Verify the System
Verify the system means to prove out the system with air bag simulators for the air bag modules in place of the components.

Air Bag Reconnect Checklist
The checklist which follows should be completed diagnosis or repair of any air bag system concern:
^ All connectors disconnected for diagnosis reconnected?
^ Driver air bag module and passenger air bag module connected?
^ Front driver pretensioner and front passenger pretensioner connected?
^ The air bag diagnostic monitor connected?
^ The vehicle battery connected?