How to Safely Replace Airbag 1998-2012 Ford Ranger
Created on: 2016-09-16
How to replace an airbag on 01 Ford Ranger
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Be cautious around the airbag or SRS system components for power or static charges
step 1 :Disconnect the Battery
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal with an 8mm socket and ratchet
- Let the battery sit for 30 minutes
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step 2 :Remove the Airbag
- Pry off the trim buttons on the steering wheel
- Remove the two 8mm bolts
- Touch metal components
- Remove the air bag
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the bag
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step 3 :Install the Airbag
- Connect the air bag connector
- Insert the air bag into place
- Tighten the two 8mm bolts to the wheel
- Press on the trim buttons
- Turn the key to the on position
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step 4 :Connect the Battery
- Reconnect the negative battery terminal
- Tighten the terminal with an 8mm socket and ratchet
- Check the airbag for deployment
Tools needed
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Socket Extensions
Flat Blade Screwdriver
8mm Socket
Ratchet
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In this video, we're going to show you how to safely and correctly remove and reinstall or replace the airbag in this 2001 Ford Ranger.
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Here are the items you'll need for this repair: flat blade screwdriver, 8mm socket, ratchet, and a socket extension.
When working with or around any components of the airbag or SRS system, be sure to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and allow the modules inside of the vehicle to fully power off for thirty minutes. SRS components can be identified by yellow wire harness wraps and yellow electrical connectors. Always be cautious around these components for power or static charges.
We're going to use an eight millimeter socket and ratchet to loosen the terminal on the battery, or you can use a wrench. Loosen the clamp, wiggle it off of the terminal, and tuck it somewhere down to the side where it won't accidentally come back and complete the circuit. To make it easier to show you, we're going to be working from the passenger side of the steering wheel here, but you'll have to repeat these steps on the passenger side in order to remove the airbag.
Pop this cover off with a flat blade screwdriver, and the same one on the opposite side of the wheel. Remove the two eight millimeter bolts. Be sure to touch metal components of the vehicle before removing the bag to make sure that there's no static charge on your body, and disconnect the electrical connector at the back of the bag.
Reconnect the electrical connector. Reinstall the airbag into the wheel. Be sure that all wiring is out of the way of the bag and its mounting points. Reinstall the two eight millimeter screws on the back of the airbag. Once the screws are tight, reinstall the plastic covers.
The safest way to check that you installed your airbag correctly, to make sure that it doesn't go off with you in the vehicle. We’ll put the key in the ignition, turn it to the on position, and then reconnect the battery. If there is an issue, and the bag is going to deploy, it does so while we’re outside the vehicle.
Reconnect the battery, tighten the clamp back up. We're going to use an eight millimeter socket and ratchet. Or you can use a wrench. Ensure your connection is tight. You're ready to go.
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