Ford 8R3Z-63611D11-A Module - Air Bag

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All models are equipped with a frontal impact airbag system known as the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), designed to protect the driver and front seat passenger from serious injury during a head-on collision. The SRS is controlled by the Restraints Control Module (RCM), located on the center tunnel between the seats, and utilizes a pair of airbags: the driver's airbag in the steering wheel and the passenger airbag in the right end of the instrument panel. Key components include the clockspring, which delivers battery voltage to the steering wheel airbag, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster. The seatbelts, integral to the SRS, feature pre-tensioners that remove slack when an impact is detected. The driver airbag inflator module, mounted in the steering wheel, inflates the airbag almost instantaneously upon receiving an electrical signal, while the passenger airbag, larger in size, is activated similarly and causes the trim panel to split open. In a collision, the RCM supplies current to the SRS and activates the seatbelt pre-tensioners, checking the system each time the vehicle starts and indicating status through the airbag readiness light. To ensure safety when working near airbags, the system must be disarmed by turning the ignition to the LOCK position, disconnecting the negative battery terminal, and waiting two minutes for the backup power supply to deplete. When handling an airbag, it should be positioned with the opening facing up, and resistance measurements of SRS components should be avoided to prevent accidental deployment. Live airbags must be returned to a dealer or qualified repair shop for safe disposal. Removal of the passenger airbag or RCM is not recommended; if servicing is necessary, it should be done by a dealer or qualified repair shop.