Driver Airbag: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
WARNING: Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental pyrotechnic device deployment. Make sure the supplemental restraint and pedestrian protection system (if equipped) is depowered before reconnecting the component. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering Failure to precisely follow depowering instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE: An audible click is heard when each side of the driver airbag is pushed in and the spring clip seats behind the steering wheel retainer.
Align the driver airbag to the steering wheel and push in on each side at the same time, to engage the driver airbag spring clip to the steering wheel retainers.
- After installation, pull the driver airbag from the 3 and 9 o'clock positions to make sure it is retained in the steering wheel.
- Repower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .