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Passenger Air Bag Module: Installation

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  1. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the passenger air bag module alignment channels.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Foreign Objects In Passenger Air Bag Module Alignment Channels
    G03959583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove or position anything out of the way that may be blocking the accessibility to the I/P alignment rails or holes.
    Fig 2: Identifying I/P Alignment Rails & Holes
    G03959584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Check the positioning of the passenger air bag module J-nuts before positioning the passenger air bag module to the I/P.
    Fig 3: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03959585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector
    1. Position the passenger air bag module and trim cover to the I/P.
    2. Install the wire harness pin-type retainer to the passenger air bag module.
    3. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  4. Position the passenger air bag module alignment channels to the alignment rails of the I/P.
    Fig 4: Positioning Passenger Air Bag Module Alignment Channels To Alignment Rails Of I/P
    G03959586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the passenger air bag module and trim cover into the I/P.
      NOTE: Left hand upper alignment pin shown, left hand lower alignment pin is similar.
    • Starting at the left hand side of the trim cover, install the upper and lower alignment pins into the I/P.
    Fig 5: Installing Passenger Air Bag Module And Trim Cover Into I/P
    G03959587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Working from left to right, install all the trim cover retaining tabs and alignment pins into the I/P.
    • When all channels and tabs are aligned correctly there will be an even gap around the perimeter of the passenger air bag trim cover.
    Fig 6: Installing All Trim Cover Retaining Tabs And Alignment Pins Into I/P
    G03959588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Through the glove box opening, install the passenger air bag module retaining bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Passenger Air Bag Module Retaining Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03959589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Close the glove box.
  9. Repower the system. For additional information, Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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