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Removal & Installation (Sable & Taurus)

  1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . The passenger air bag module is mounted in right side of instrument panel, above glove box. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM . Leave negative battery cable disconnected.
  2. Open glove box. Push in on tabs, and rotate glove box downward. Through glove box opening, remove 2 passenger air bag Torx bolts.
  3. On passenger side of instrument panel, pull lower left corner of top trim panel away from instrument panel. Working from left to right, slide across seam between trim cover and instrument panel, releasing trim cover retaining clips. Disconnect passenger air bag module electrical connector and remove module.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Top trim cover is correctly aligned when there is an even gap around outside edge of cover. Tighten passenger air bag module fasteners to specification. See AIR BAG MODULE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FORD) . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
  5. Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Reprogram radio presets and reset clock. Repeat SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK.
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