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Side Air Bag Module: Removal

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.
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: If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. 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.
WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. 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.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, the seat backrest pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be replaced. The seat backrest frame should be replaced if necessary.
NOTE: When replacing the side air bag after deployment, refer to SEATING article for additional information concerning the installation of a new side air bag.
NOTE: RH shown in following illustration, LH similar.
  1. Position the affected seat all the way forward and up.
  2. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
    3. WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning is permissible. 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.
  3. Release the seat backrest trim cover J-clips.
    • Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.
    4. Fig 1: Locating Seat Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips
    GF0018527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Unzip the side air bag deployment chute.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Side Air Bag Deployment Chute
    GF0018589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the side air bag module nuts.
  6. Position the seat backrest trim cover and seat backrest pad forward enough to access the side air bag module.
  7. Separate the side air bag module from the seat backrest frame.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the side air bag module.
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