Passenger Air Bag Module

Passenger Air Bag Module

NOTE: Fusion/Milan shown, MKZ similar.











Removal

WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel and Console Instrument Panel.

2. Remove the RH instrument panel register.

3. Remove the screw and RH ventilation duct.

4. Remove the screw and RH defroster duct.

5. NOTICE: Do not pull the electrical connectors out by the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip. DTCs can be set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM).

Using an appropriate tool, lift up and release the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clips and disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.





6. Remove the 4 passenger air bag module-to-deployment chute bolts.

7. Remove the passenger air bag module from the deployment chute.

8. Remove the 2 bolts and passenger air bag module bracket.

Installation

1. Install the passenger air bag module in the instrument panel.

2. Install the 4 passenger air bag module-to-deployment chute bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

3. Install the passenger air bag module bracket and 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

4. NOTICE: The Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip must be in the released position before installing the connector. Failure to have the CPA clip in the released position may break the tabs causing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM).

Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.

- Lift up the CPA clip and install the electrical connector fully and lock the clip.





5. Install the RH instrument panel register.

6. Install the RH defroster duct and screw.

7. Install the RH ventilation duct and screw.

8. Install the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel and Console Instrument Panel.