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Side Air Bag Module: Removal

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WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, install a new seat backrest foam pad, cover, side air bag module, bracket, nuts, U-nuts, bolts and seat backrest frame (if necessary).
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  2. Release the seat backrest cover pin-type retainers and J-clip.
    3. NOTE: Use care when separating the seat backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strips. The hook-and-loop strips may be torn from the seat backrest foam.
  3. Invert the seat backrest cover up to the first row of hog rings.
    1. Place a hand between the seat backrest cover and foam pad  and carefully separate the hook-and-loop strips.
    2. Remove the hog rings.
      Fig 1: Identifying Hook-And-Loop Strips And Hog Rings
      G06404229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the seat backrest foam pad  aside.
    Fig 2: Positioning Seat Backrest Foam Pad
    G06404230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Note the position of the wiring harness for installation. An incorrectly routed wiring harness can be damaged when the seat is moved.
    Fig 3: Locating Seat Backrest Frame Wiring Pin-Type Retainers
    G06404231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Detach the wiring pin-type retainers from seat backrest frame.
  6. Remove the bolts and side air bag module.
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