Passenger Air Bag Module - Edge: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE:
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE:
Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
- Open and lower the glove compartment door.
- If equipped, detach the glove compartment door dampener.
- Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts from the cross-car beam bracket.
- Through the glove compartment opening, release the LH side deployment door clips. Then release the forward-most clips and separate the deployment door and passenger air bag module from the instrument panel (I/P).
- Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the RH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
- With the RH locking button released, remove the RH electrical connector.
- Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking button on the LH passenger air bag module electrical connector.
- With the LH locking button released, remove the LH electrical connector and remove the passenger air bag module.
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.
Fig 1: Releasing Locking Button On RH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector Using A Small Screwdriver
CAUTION:
Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
Fig 2: Releasing Locking Button On LH Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector Using A Small Screwdriver
CAUTION:
Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connector out by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.