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Side Air Bag Module: Installation

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  1. Align the holes in the side air bag module protective cover to the mounting holes in the backrest frame.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Side Air Bag Module Protective Cover Holes
    GF0039168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Before installing the side air bag module, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, replace it. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: If the air bag cover has separated or the air bag material has been exposed, install a new side air bag module. Do not attempt to repair the air bag module. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame mounting area for any foreign objects, before installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
  2. Position the side air bag module studs through the side air bag module protective cover and backrest frame and install the nuts.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Route the wiring harness back through the backrest frame and the backrest foam pad.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Side Air Bag Module Nuts
    GF0039167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Align the backrest trim cover and the assembly aid bag to the backrest frame and backrest foam pad and roll it down into position.
    4. WARNING: Check the air bag deployment chute and J-clips for damage. The air bag deployment chute and J-clips must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute or J-clips, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit.
  4. Wrap the outboard end of the deployment chute around the outboard end of the side air bag module. Slide together and attach the 2 side air bag module deployment chute J-clips.
    5. Fig 3: Sliding Side Air Bag Module Deployment Chute J-Clip
    GF0038716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Do not re-use the plastic retaining rivets. Always install new rivets. Failure to follow this warning could impair the air bag deployment and may result in personal injury.
  5. Install the side air bag module deployment chute retainer.
    • Assemble the plastic rivet into the deployment chute J-clips.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Plastic Rivet
    GF0038709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Attach the upper ends of the tensioning rods to the backrest foam pad.
    7. Fig 5: Attaching Upper Ends Of Tensioning Rods To Backrest Foam Pad
    GF0038717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position down the trim cover and install the hog rings.
    8. Fig 6: Locating Hog Rings
    GF0038719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Roll the backrest trim cover and the assembly aid bag down the backrest to the lower end of the spring frame.
  9. Attach the lower ends of the tensioning rods to the backrest foam pad.
    10. Fig 7: Attaching Lower Ends Of Tensioning Rods To Backrest Foam Pad
    GF0038705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Roll the trim cover and the assembly aid bag down the backrest and attach the trim cover J-clips.

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  11. Install the backrest release lever.

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  12. Attach the side air bag module electrical connector back in the seat bulkhead connector.
  13. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING article.
  14. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
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