Side Air Bag Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Navigator and 2002 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. DO NOT activate air bag system at this time. If installing NEW air bag module, use NEW retaining nuts. If installing same air bag module, original nuts may be reused.
- Air bag module alignment pin will only allow installation to seat back mounting bracket one way. DO NOT force. Deployment chute should not have folds or wrinkles where it contacts side air bag module mounting bracket. Tighten side air bag mounting nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all remaining deployable air bag system devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.