Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 174

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 45: Disconnecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

9. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag electrical

connector.

Fig. 46: Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Regular cab with safety belt retractor pretensioners

10. Remove the passenger side corner upper trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL -- CORNER, UPPER .

11. Remove the passenger door scuff plate and weather stripping.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 47: Removing Passenger Door Scuff Plate And Weather Stripping
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

12. Remove the three pin-type retainers, pull out on the passenger side lower corner trim panel near the door

jamb and release the lower corner trim panel from the vehicle.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup

Fig. 48: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

13. Separate the safety belt and remove the lower corner trim panel.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Seating - F150 Pickup