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Passenger Air Bag Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: Make sure the J-clips are in place before positioning the passenger air bag module to the instrument panel.
  1. Install the passenger air bag module trim cover into the instrument panel.
    • With the alignment pins positioned to the instrument panel, push in, seating the top (shown) and bottom deployment door retainers.
      Fig 1: Locating Air Bag Module Trim Cover Into Instrument Panel
      G04622824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the 4 passenger air bag module bolts.
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  3. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  4. Close the glove compartment door.
  5. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .