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Side Air Bag Module: Installation

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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: 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.
    NOTE: The side air bag modules are keyed left and right. If the side air bag module locator pin does not align to the backrest frame hole, the wrong side air bag module is being installed.
    Fig 1: Location of Side Air Bag Module Studs And Nuts
    G08045210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the 2 side air bag module studs and locator pin through the backrest frame and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  2. Route and attach the side air bag module wire harness to the backrest frame.
    Fig 2: Location of Side Air Bag Module Wire Harness Retainers
    G08045211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector and slide the locking clip to the lock position. Route and attach the electrical connector and wire harness pin-type retainers to the seat.
    Fig 3: Location of Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainers
    G08045212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Roll the backrest trim cover down and position both ends of the deployment chute through the backrest foam pad opening.
    Fig 4: Rolling Backrest Trim Cover Down And Position Both Ends Of Deployment Chute
    G08045213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Position the deployment chute around the side air bag module.
    1. Insert the outboard side of the side air bag deployment chute between the backrest foam pad and the side air bag module, pulling it around the outboard side of the backrest frame.
    2. Insert the inboard side of the side air bag deployment chute between the backrest foam pad and the backrest frame, pulling it around the inboard side of the backrest frame.
    Fig 5: Identifying Deployment Chute Around Side Air Bag Module
    G08045214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Engage the side air bag deployment chute retaining clips and snap them together.
    • The side air bag deployment chute must encircle the side air bag module, going completely around the side air bag module and the side of the backrest frame.
    • Align the side air bag deployment chute to the side air bag module, making sure it is centered around the side air bag module.
    Fig 6: Location of Side Air Bag Deployment Chute
    G08045215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. From the rear of the backrest, attach the backrest trim cover J-clip to the backrest frame wire.
  8. Roll the backrest trim cover down and install the 3 second row hog rings.
    Fig 7: Location of Second Row Hog Rings
    G08045216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the 3 first row hog rings.
    Fig 8: Location of First Row Hog Rings
    G08045217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Roll the backrest trim cover all the way down and engage the lower J-clips.
    • If equipped, make sure the manual lumbar cable and side air bag module wire harness are accessible from the outboard side of the backrest before engaging the lower J-clips.
    • If equipped, make sure the backrest feed wire harness is accessible from the inboard side of the backrest before engaging the lower J-clips.
  11. Attach the cushion side shield in the following sequence. Return all retaining clips back to the cushion side shield before attaching to the seat.
    1. Align the 4 cushion side shield clips to the seat and push in seating the clips.
    2. Install the screw at the front of the cushion side shield.
    3. Install the screw at the rear of the cushion side shield.
    4. Install the scrivet at the rear of the cushion side shield.
  12. If equipped, install the manual lumbar handle in the following sequence.
    1. Install the clip onto the manual lumbar handle.
    2. Align the splines of the manual lumbar handle to the manual lumbar shaft.
    3. Push the manual lumbar handle onto the manual lumbar shaft, seating the clip.
  13. Install the recliner cover in the following sequence.
    1. Return the barrel nut back to the seat before attaching to the seat.
    2. Slide the recliner cover post into the barrel nut on the seat.
    3. Install the screw at the rear of the recliner cover.
    4. Install the scrivet at the rear of the recliner cover.
  14. Install the driver seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT -- FRONT .
  15. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering  in the General Procedures portion of this section.
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