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Passenger Air Bag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged deployment doors must be installed new, not repainted.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
  1. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
  2. Remove the RH lower instrument panel.
    Fig 1: Removing RH Lower Instrument Panel
    G03890086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolts. Remove the RH lower instrument panel reinforcement.
    Fig 2: Locating RH Lower Instrument Panel Reinforcement Bolts
    G03890087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03891336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the inner RH lower instrument panel reinforcement mounting bracket.
    Fig 4: Locating Inner RH Lower Instrument Panel Reinforcement Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G03890088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the passenger air bag module retaining bolts.
    Fig 5: Passenger Air Bag Module Retaining Bolts Torque Specification
    G03891377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment door.
  7. Remove the passenger air bag.
    • Release the passenger air bag retaining tabs, (retainer on each side).
    • Separate the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel.
    • Remove the passenger air bag module.
      Fig 6: Releasing Passenger Air Bag Retaining Tabs
      G03891378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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