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Passenger Air Bag Module - Edge: Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not install the passenger air bag module electrical connectors by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons may occur.
    CAUTION: The passenger air bag module electrical connector locking buttons must be in the released position when the connector is being installed or connector damage may occur.
    CAUTION: The passenger air bag module electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the passenger air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the passenger air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the passenger air bag module. Damage to the connector or component may occur.
    NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.
  1. With the locking buttons released, install the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors fully into the passenger air bag module and seat the locking buttons.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors
    GF0028601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors. Damage to the air bag module may occur.
    NOTE: During passenger air bag module installation, make sure all the deployment door clips are fully seated in the I/P.
  3. Install the passenger air bag module deployment door rear-most clips into the I/P first. Then install the side deployment door clips working around to the forward-most clips seating each of them fully into the I/P.
  4. NOTE: To avoid a squeak or rattle condition, install the 2 passenger air bag module bolts in this order.
  5. Install the passenger air bag module bolts.
    1. Install the inboard passenger air bag module bolt.
      • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    2. Install the outboard passenger air bag module bolt.
      • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  6. Fig 2: Installing Passenger Air Bag Module Bolts In Sequence
    GF0031235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Close the glove compartment door.
    • If equipped, attach the glove compartment door dampener.
  8. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .