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Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (Pad) Indicator

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Fusion/Milan shown, MKZ similar.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator - Fusion, Milan
GF0028613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 04338 Instrument panel center finish panel
2 - Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator locking tabs (4 required) (part of 13D734)
3 13D734 PAD indicator (part of the hazard switch/traction control switch assembly)
4 - Electrical connector (part of 14401)
NOTE: A DTC will set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) if the Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) electrical connector is disconnected with the ignition ON. The RCM memory must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.
  1. Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute.
  2. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  3. Disconnect the PAD indicator electrical connector.
  4. Release the 4 locking tabs (2 upper and 2 lower) and remove the PAD indicator assembly.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.