Seat Side Air Bag
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.
Driver and passenger seat side air bags are attached to the seat backrest frame. For diagnostic information or if the seat side air bag has been deployed, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
The front seat backrest trim covers cannot be repaired. If the front seat backrest covers need to be repaired, an entirely new cover must be installed. Cleaning the front seat backrest cover is permissible.
If a seat side air bag deployment took place, a new seat back pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be installed. Install a new seat backrest frame if necessary.