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Supplemental Restraint System - Side Air Bag Module Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Removal and Installation

Removal

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery cables before disconnecting the electronic air bag control module or any other supplemental restraint system electrical connectors. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the possibility of accidentally deploying the air bag(s) and may cause personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Do not use radio keycode savers when working on the air bag system. Failure to follow this instruction may cause air bag deployment and or personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Failure to follow any of the warnings that follow or are contained within this section may increase the possibility of accidentally deploying the air bag(s) and may cause personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling the air bag module.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Carry a live air bag with the bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. An accidental deployment will then deploy with a minimal chance of injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Place a live air bag on a bench or other surface with the trim cover up.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:After deployment, the air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generate combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
    All warnings should be adhered to.
WARNING:
WARNING:Repair is made by installing a new part only. If a new part is installed and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
WARNING:
WARNING:Never probe the connectors on the air bags. Doing so may result in air bag deployment and personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:Air bag modules with discolored or damaged covers or deployment doors must not be repainted, install a new component.
  1. Remove the seat backrest, cover and pad assembly. For additional information, refer to Section  501-10 Seating.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The side air bag module is non handed for left and right - hand seats. The side air bag module electrical connector must face the seat base when installed.
    Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    • Depress the retaining tang on each side of the electrical connector.

  1. Remove the side air bag module.

Installation

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Use only manufacturer supplied components. Failure to follow this instruction may impair the deployment of the side air bag module and may cause personal injury.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The side air bag module is non handed for left and right - hand seats. The side air bag module electrical connector must face the seat base when installed.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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