Side Air Bag Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the locking button released, install the electrical connector fully into the side air bag module and seat the locking button.
- Position the side air bag module to the seat backrest frame and install 2 new nuts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Roll the seat backrest cover down, attaching the hook-and-loop strips and install the 3 hog rings.
- Roll the seat backrest cover down attaching the remaining hook-and-loop strips and attach the seat backrest cover J-clip.
- Attach the backrest cover to the inboard and outboard recliners on the seat backrest frame.
- Install the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT SYSTEM - SEATS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
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:
Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side air bag module. If any damage is found, install new components. If any foreign material is found, remove it. 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:
Make sure that the side air bag module locator hook is correctly positioned into the backrest frame before tightening the nuts or damage to the side air bag module can occur.
NOTE:
RH shown in the illustration, LH similar.