Passenger Airbag: Installation

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WARNING:
Before installing the passenger air bag module assembly:
- Inspect the passenger air bag module and instrument panel/deployment chute cavity for any damage or foreign material.
- Remove any foreign material from the passenger air bag module and instrument panel/deployment chute cavity.
- Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the passenger air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
Position the passenger air bag module into the deployment chute engaging all the hook retainers.

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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the instrument panel upper section. REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER SECTION .
Repower the SRS. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING - WITH INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) or SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING - WITHOUT INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) .