Passenger Air Bag Module: Installation

If the original passenger air bag is to be installed, loosen the passenger air bag module floating bracket retaining nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Floating Bracket Retaining Nuts
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Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
Install the passenger air bag module and reinforcement bracket with the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
NOTE: Feed the trim cover brackets down through the passenger air bag module and floating bracket.
Install the passenger air bag module trim cover.

Fig 2: Installing Passenger Air Bag Module Trim Cover
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NOTE: Do not fully tighten the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining bolts at this stage.
Install the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining bolts.
CAUTION: Make sure that all the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining clips are correctly engaged and that the trim cover is flush with the instrument panel.
Tighten the passenger air bag module floating bracket retaining nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Floating Bracket Retaining Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the passenger air bag module trim cover retaining bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Trim Cover Retaining Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach the defroster pipe to the heater housing and defroster vent.
- Attach the pin-type retainer.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Defroster Pipe
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Install the ventilation pipe.
- Attach the pin-type retainer.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Ventilation Pipe
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Close the glove compartment door.
Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in the General Procedures portion of this article.