Passenger Air Bag Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Make sure the J-clips on the back of the passenger air bag module are fully seated into the slots.

Fig 1: Locating J-Clips On Back Of Passenger Air Bag Module
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Make sure the retaining clips on the back of the passenger air bag module are fully seated onto the ears.

Fig 2: Inspecting Retaining Clips On Back Of Passenger Air Bag Module
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CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors.

Install the passenger air bag module into the instrument panel.
- Make sure the two retaining clips and two alignment pins are fully seated into the instrument panel. The passenger air bag module should have a flush fit and finish up against the instrument panel.
Through the glove compartment opening, install the passenger air bag module bolts.

Fig 3: Installing Passenger Air Bag Module Bolts - With Torque Specification
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Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.

Fig 4: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
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Connect the glove compartment isolator. Close the glove compartment.
Position the instrument cluster finish panel and seat the RH side retainers.

Fig 5: Positioning Instrument Cluster Finish Panel And Seat RH Side Retainers
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Seat the retainers on the instrument cluster finish panel LH side.

Fig 6: Seating Retainers On Instrument Cluster Finish Panel LH Side
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Install the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws.

Fig 7: Installing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Screws
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Position the shifter lever in the PARK position.
Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .