Passenger-Side Air Bag Module: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Remove air bag simulator from passenger side air bag electrical connector. Disengage air bag harness retainers. Remove air bag module bracket bolts and brackets. See Figure . Remove remaining air bag module mounting bolts. Rotate top of air bag module rearward, releasing retaining tabs. Continue rotating air bag module and remove through glove box opening. See Figure .