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Side Curtain Air Bag Module: Installation

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  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. DO NOT activate air bag system at this time. Install NEW "J" nuts. Install and tighten side curtain air bag module mounting bolts to specification in order. See Fig 2 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Remove air bag simulator from side curtain air bag harness connector and reconnect connectors.
  2. Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable air bag system devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  . Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Fig 1: Removing Side Curtain Air Bag Module Bolts
G99I29627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Installing Side Curtain Air Bag Module Bolts
G99E29631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.