Side Airbag - Police Package: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If the seat side airbag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the airbag material has been exposed, install a new seat side airbag assembly. Never try to repair the seat side airbag assembly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING:
Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
- Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
- Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
- Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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Fig 1: Locating Deployment Chute And Side Air Bag Module Jumper Harness
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WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the backrest frame. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: Locating Backrest Frame Mounting Bolts
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WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned, the seat side air bag may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Fig 3: Identifying Proper And Improper Deployment Chute Positions
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Fig 4: Locating Second Row Hog Rings
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Fig 5: Locating First Row Hog Rings
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Fig 6: Locating Seat Backrest And Wiring Harness
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Install the seat backrest. REFER to SEAT BACKREST .