Side Air Bag Module: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Marauder, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove appropriate front seat. See FRONT SEAT . Remove seat back trim cover retaining screws, located at bottom of trim cover. Pull seat back trim cover outward at bottom of cover, and slide upward to release retaining hooks. Release seat back trim cover J-clips.
- Remove side air bag module mounting nuts. See Figure. Position side air bag module and deployment chute away from mounting bracket and seat back frame. Position seat back trim cover and foam pad away from seat back frame.
- Pull side air bag module mounting studs back through deployment chute openings and remove side air bag module from deployment chute. See Figure. Slide side air bag module electrical connector locking clips. Release 2 retaining tabs and disconnect side air bag electrical connector. Remove side air bag module.
WARNING:
Foreign objects between side air bag module and seat components may be projected toward occupants during air bag deployment. Personal injury may result. Ensure side air bag module, air bag mounting surfaces, deployment chute and seat back pad are free of foreign objects.
Damaged or altered deployment chute may cause side air bag to deploy improperly. Personal injury may result. If deployment chute is damaged or altered, seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new, as a unit. Do not attempt to repair deployment chute.
If air bag cover has separated or air bag material has been exposed, air bag may deploy improperly. Personal injury may result. If air bag cover has separated or air bag material has been exposed, install new air bag module. Do not attempt to repair air bag module.
Damaged or altered deployment chute may cause side air bag to deploy improperly. Personal injury may result. If deployment chute is damaged or altered, seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new, as a unit. Do not attempt to repair deployment chute.
If air bag cover has separated or air bag material has been exposed, air bag may deploy improperly. Personal injury may result. If air bag cover has separated or air bag material has been exposed, install new air bag module. Do not attempt to repair air bag module.
NOTE:
If installing new side air bag module, use new mounting nuts. If reusing side air bag module, reuse mounting nuts.