Glossary

Air Bag Simulator

Rotunda AIr Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent is used to simulate air bag connection to system.

Disconnect Component

Disconnect component means disconnect component connector and vehicle harness connector. It does not mean remove component. Also, a disconnected part should not be reconnected unless instructed to do so.

Deactivate System

Deactivate system means to perform the Deactivation Procedure outlined under Diagnostic Procedures.

Prove Out System

Prove out system means to turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately six seconds and then turn off. If an air bag system fault is present, the indicator will either:

• fail to light
• remain lit continuously
• flash

The flashing may not occur until approximately seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from OFF to RUN. This is the time required for the diagnostic monitor to complete testing of the air bag system. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and an air bag system fault exists, a tone will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator will need to be serviced before diagnosis can be continued.

Reactivate System

 WARNING: WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED, THE AIR BAG SIMULATOR MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG RECONNECTED.

Reactivate system means to perform the Reactivation Procedure outlined under Diagnostic Procedures.

Reconnect System

Reconnect system means to reconnect all system components. Refer to Air Bag System Reconnect Check List.

Replace Component

Replace component means to remove the existing component and replace it with an authorized replacement part obtained from Ford Parts and Service Division. Also, the replacement component should be installed on vehicle and all necessary electrical connections should be completed.

Verify System

Verify System means to prove out system with Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent in place of the air bag.