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Passenger Air Bag Module - MKX: Installation

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    NOTE: Do not install the passenger air bag module electrical connectors by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons may occur.
    NOTE: 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.
    NOTE: 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 shown in illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 1: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G06504806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the passenger air bag module on the cross vehicle beam. 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. NOTE: During the passenger air bag module installation, make sure all 7 of the trim cover hooks are fully seated in the instrument panel.
    Fig 2: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Trim Cover Hooks
    G06504795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the 7 passenger air bag module trim cover hooks into the instrument panel. Raise the rear of the passenger air bag module onto the 3 mounting studs.
  3. Install the 3 passenger air bag module nuts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    4. NOTE: To avoid a squeak or rattle condition, install the passenger air bag module bracket and passenger air bag module bolts in this order.
  4. Install the passenger air bag module support bracket.
    1. Install the passenger air bag module support bracket and 2 bolts to the cross vehicle beam.
      • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    2. Install the inboard passenger air bag module support bracket-to-passenger air bag module bolt.
      • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    3. Install the outboard passenger air bag module support bracket-to-passenger air bag module bolt.
      • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
        Fig 3: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Support Bracket Bolts
        G06504809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the screw and the RH duct assembly.
  6. Install the screw and the LH duct assembly.
  7. Install the screw for the LH duct assembly bracket in the front of the instrument panel.
    8. NOTE: Make sure the RH instrument panel finish panel 5 retaining clips are fully seated in the instrument panel.
  8. Install the RH instrument panel finish panel.
  9. Install and close the glove compartment door.
    • If equipped, attach the glove compartment door dampener.
  10. Repower the SRS  . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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