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Side Airbag - Vehicles With: Black Label Trim: Removal

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WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required. For correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Remove the front seat. REFER to: Front Seat .
  2. Remove the front seat back panel.

    1. Release the locking tabs and pin-type retainers. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    2. Slide the front seat back panel upward.

    GFD230706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the 2 side airbag nuts.

      Torque: 58 lb.in (6.5 Nm)

    • Detach the side airbag from the backrest frame.

    • Slide the locking wedge out, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the side airbag.

GFD230707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY