Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the upper instrument panel center finish panel.
- Pull the upper instrument panel center finish panel outward.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the OFF position if disconnecting the passenger airbag deactivation (PAD) indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, a DTC will be set in the restraints control module (RCM) memory and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.