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Side Air Bag Module: Removal

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.
  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
  2. Remove appropriate front seat. See FRONT SEAT  . From under seat back trim cover, separate Velcro strip. Separate seat back trim cover side and lower "J" clips. Position seat back trim cover back flap upward. Separate side air bag module wire harness pin-type retainers from seat back frame. Pull any extra side air bag module wire harness toward side air bag to allow for removal.
  3. Remove side air bag module plastic shield. Remove side air bag module retaining 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.
  4. Invert seat back trim cover. Pull side air bag module mounting studs back through deployment chute stud openings and remove air bag module from deployment chute. See Figure . Disconnect side air bag module electrical connector and remove module.
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