LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2011 >> Fiesta SES, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 101 (Supplemental Restraint System) >> Removal And Installation >> Side Air Bag Module >> Installation
July 1: So it begins. Don't worry, this is not in the correct legal jurisdiction!

Side Air Bag Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Fiesta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: Passenger seat shown in illustration, driver seat similar.
    Fig 1: Routing Side Air Bag Module Wire Harness Through Backrest Foam Pad Opening
    G06940282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Route the side air bag module wire harness through the backrest foam pad opening.
    2. WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
    • Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
    • Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
    • Install new parts if damaged.

    Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Frame Holes And Nuts
    G06940283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the side air bag module studs through the backrest frame holes and install the nuts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    3. WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned and closed, the seat side air bag module may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    Fig 3: Identifying Outboard Side Of Air Bag Deployment Chute
    G06940284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Wrap the deployment chute around the side air bag module and backrest frame.
    1. Position the outboard side of the air bag deployment chute around the outboard side of the backrest frame and pad.
    2. Insert the inboard side of the air bag deployment chute between the seat backrest frame and pad.
  4. Engage the deployment chute J-clip retainers and install plastic rivets at the top and bottom of the J-clip retainers.
    Fig 4: Locating Deployment Chute J-Clip Retainers
    G06940281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Roll the backrest cover down around the backrest frame.
  6. Attach the side air bag module wire harness to the backrest frame.
  7. Attach the backrest cover retainers to the rear of the backrest frame.
  8. Route, attach and connect the side air bag module wire harness.
  9. Attach the 4 backrest cover elastic strap retainers to the bottom rear of the seat.
  10. If equipped, install the seat armrest. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  11. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals