Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
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Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with seat side air bags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be installed. Cleaning
is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
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To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury or death.
NOTE:
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The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal
operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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If a side air bag deployment took place, the seatback pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be replaced. The seatback frame should be
replaced if necessary.
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When replacing the side air bag after deployment, refer to Seats for additional information concerning the installation of a new side air bag.
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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
procedure again.
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RH shown, LH similar.
All vehicles
1. Position the affected seat all the way forward and up.
2. Depower the SRS.
Police vehicles
3. Remove the zippers from under the material, unzip both the zippers and position the seat backrest trim cover up to access the seat back trim panel.
4. Remove the seat back trim panel.
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Remove the 2 screws located at the bottom of the seat back trim panel.
2
Pull out at the bottom and slide the seat back trim panel up to disengage the 2 upper retaining hooks.
Non-police vehicles
5. Release the 3 seat back trim cover J-clips.
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Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.
