Passenger Air Bag Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Make sure the J-clips on the back of the passenger air bag module are fully seated into the slots.
Make sure the retaining clips on the back of the passenger air bag module are fully seated onto the ears.

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.

Install the passenger air bag module into the instrument panel.
- Make sure the 2 retaining clips are fully seated into the instrument panel. The passenger air bag module should have a flush fit and finish up against the instrument panel.
Install the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
Push in the sides of the glove compartment to engage the glove compartment stops, connect the glove compartment assist cable and close the glove compartment.
Install the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to the Removal and Installation portion in INSTRUMENT PANEL & CONSOLE article.
Position the selector lever in the PARK position.
Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .