Passenger Air Bag Module: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING:
Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Air bag modules with discolored or damaged deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.
NOTE:
The 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 system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
- Open and lower the glove compartment door.
- Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 passenger air bag module bolts.
- Through the glove box opening, push up to release the 3 lower deployment door clips (2 shown) from the instrument panel and push the lower end of the passenger air bag module out of the instrument panel, so the clips do not engage again.
- Push down at the top of the deployment door, release the 3 clips and remove the passenger air bag module.
CAUTION:
Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment door.