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Side Air Bag Module: Installation

    WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame mounting bracket 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.
    WARNING: Inspect the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. 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: 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.
  1. Install the side air bag module onto the front seat back frame mounting bracket.
    1. Route the side air bag module wiring harness through the outboard opening in the side of the seat back cushion.
    2. Position the side air bag module through the outboard opening in the side of the seat back cushion and onto the mounting bracket.
    3. Install the side air bag module retaining nuts.
      • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Retaining Nuts
    GF0019507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the pin-type retainers are damaged, install new retainers. This will keep the wire harness routed correctly.
  2. Route the side air bag module wire harness along the seat back frame and install the pin-type retainers.
  3. Route the side air bag wire harness along the side of the seat and install the pin-type retainer to the outside of the seat backrest frame.
    4. WARNING: Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired. They are to be replaced (cleaning is permissible).
    CAUTION: Stainless steel hog rings need to be used on seats with side air bag modules. This will ensure correct deployment of the side air bag.
    NOTE: Check that the seat back pad is positioned around the seat back frame when repositioning the seat back trim cover.
  4. Install the hog rings.
    1. Reposition the seat back trim cover to install the row of hog rings.
    2. Install 2 hog rings at each location indicated.
    5. Fig 2: Installing Hog Rings
    GF0019508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Check that the seat back pad is positioned around the seat back frame when repositioning the seat back trim cover.
  5. Reposition the seat back trim cover and connect the seat back trim cover J-clip.
  6. Secure the trim cover to the pad by seating the hook-and-loop strips together.
  7. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
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