Passenger Air Bag Module: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not repaint air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers or deployment doors; new air bag modules must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraint control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE:
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE:
Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
- Remove the RH lower instrument trim panel.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the RH lower instrument panel reinforcement.
- Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
- Remove the 6 bolts and inner RH lower instrument panel reinforcement mounting bracket.
- Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
- Remove the passenger air bag.
- Release the passenger air bag retaining tabs. (retainer on each side).
- Separate and remove the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel.
NOTE:
Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors. Damage to the air bag module may occur.