Passenger Air Bag Module: Installation
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.
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- With the locking buttons released, install the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors fully into the passenger air bag module and seat the locking buttons.
- Install the passenger air bag module in the instrument panel.
- Install the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Align the 2 clips and install the instrument panel trim panel.
- Install the 5 RH instrument panel trim panel nuts.
- Install the instrument panel end panel.
- Attach the door damper cable and close the glove compartment door.
- Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
NOTE:
The passenger air bag module electrical connector locking buttons must be in the released position when connected. Do not install the passenger air bag module electrical connectors by the locking buttons. Failure to follow these instructions may cause connector damage.
NOTE:
Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the passenger air bag cover. Damage to the air bag module may occur.
NOTE:
During air bag module installation, make sure all the passenger air bag cover clips are fully seated in the instrument panel.
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