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Side Air Bag Module: Installation

WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. 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 increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
  • Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
  • Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
  • Install new parts if damaged.

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: 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.
NOTE: Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the backrest frame. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.
    WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
    • Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
    • Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
    • Install new parts if damaged.

    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.
    NOTE: Passenger side shown in illustration, driver side similar.
    Fig 1: Locating Side Air Bag Module Studs And Locator Pin
    G06077164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute.
    • Route the side air bag module wire harness through the deployment chute.
    • Position the 2 side air bag module studs and locator pin through the deployment chute holes.
    2. WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. 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 increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    NOTE: The side air bag modules are keyed left and right. If the side air bag module locator pin does not align to the backrest frame hole, the wrong side air bag module is being installed.
    Fig 2: Locating Nuts, Side Air Bag Module Stud And Wire Harness
    G06255195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the 2 side air bag module studs and locator pin through the backrest frame and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  3. Route and attach the side air bag module wire harness to the backrest frame.
    Fig 3: Locating Side Air Bag Module Wire Harness Retainers At Backrest Frame
    G06255194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the pin-type retainer on the side of the side air bag module.
    5. WARNING: If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned, the seat side air bag may not deploy correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    Fig 4: Checking Position Of Deployment Chute
    G06255199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Check the position of the deployment chute.
    1. Position both deployment chute front edges to lay flat, from top to bottom, between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.
    2. Do not allow the deployment chute front edges to fold over, at any point, between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame.
  6. Roll the backrest cover down and install the 3 second row hog rings.
    Fig 5: Locating Second Row Hog Rings
    G06063839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the 3 first-row hog rings.
    Fig 6: Locating First Row Hog Rings
    G06063838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Route the wire harness(es) and air hoses (if equipped) through the hole(s) in the backrest cover and engage the lower J-clips.
    • Make sure the manual lumbar cable is routed out from the outboard side of the backrest before engaging the lower J-clips (if equipped).
  9. On each side, wrap the backrest cover around the recliner and attach the hook-and-loop strips and clip.
  10. Install the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST -- FRONT Front Seat Backrest in the Removal and Installation .
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