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Side Air Bag Module: Installation

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  1. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    2. WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Inspect the side air bag deployment chute and the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Before installing the side air bag module into the deployment chute, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, replace it. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: If the air bag cover has separated or the air bag material has been exposed, install a new side air bag module. Do not attempt to repair the air bag module. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment
    WARNING: Check the side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, the seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new as a unit.
    WARNING: If the air bag deployment chute is not properly positioned, the side air bag may not deploy correctly.
    WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute and the seat back frame mounting bracket for any foreign objects, before installing the side air bag module/deployment chute assembly. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    NOTE: The alignment pin will only allow the side air bag module to be installed to the seat back mounting bracket one way.
    NOTE: Make sure the electrical connector is securely fastened to the side air bag module before installing the air bag module into the deployment chute.
    Fig 1: Locating Side Air Bag Module Mounting Studs
    G04000097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute.
    • Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute with the alignment pin offset to the top and the electrical connector to the bottom of the seat back to properly position the alignment pin correctly when the side air bag module and deployment chute are mounted to the seat back frame mounting bracket.
    • The side air bag module mounting studs must come through the deployment chute stud openings.
    3. NOTE: The deployment chute should not have any wrinkles or folds where it contacts the seat back frame mounting bracket.
    Fig 2: Installing The Side Air Bag Module Onto The Front Seat Back Frame Mounting Bracket
    G03999555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the side air bag module onto the front seat back frame mounting bracket and install the nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  4. Reposition the seat back pad and trim cover to the seat back frame.
    5. NOTE: Check that all 3 attaching clips on the side air bag nuts cover are correctly installed around the side air bag mounting bracket
  5. Attach the side air bag nuts cover.
  6. Fasten the seat back trim cover J-clips.
    Fig 3: Attaching Side Air Bag Nuts Cover
    G03999548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the electrical connectors and attach all pin-type retainers to the lower seat back frame.
    Fig 4: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G04000093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If equipped with climate control seats, install the climate control duct and the pin-type retainer.
  9. Fasten the trim cover J-clip over the climate control duct (if equipped).
    Fig 5: Locating Trim Cover J-Clip
    G03999547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the seat backrest trim panel.
    1. Position the top of the backrest trim panel at an angle to the backrest frame and push it forward and slide it upward to engage the upper hooks.
    2. Continue positioning the backrest trim panel upward and align the 2 lower pin-type retainers with the holes in the backrest frame.
    3. Push the bottom of the backrest trim panel forward and seat the 2 pin-type retainers.
    Fig 6: Pushing Bottom Of Backrest Trim Panel Forward And Seat 2 Pin-Type Retainers
    G03999559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in the General Procedures portion of this article.
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