E 150 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
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Disconnect primary battery ground cable.
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Disconnect auxiliary battery frame ground bolt. Pull cable away from the frame and make sure cable does not contact frame.
NOTE: Failure to accurately follow the battery disconnect procedures will result in vehicle or component damage.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Remove the instrument panel access hole cover.
3. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
4. Remove the passenger side air bag module retaining nuts.
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Remove the passenger side air bag module retaining nuts.
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Using a 3/8-in x 4 inch flat head screwdriver, or equivalent, carefully slide the head of the screwdriver under the right bottom edge of the door
and lift upward, separating the door from the clip. Separate the rest of the door from the clips by lifting the door with your hands.
5. Remove the passenger side air bag module.
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Disconnect the passenger side air bag module electrical connector.
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Remove the passenger side air bag module.
6. Remove the six offset fasteners used for retaining the air bag module door from the instrument panel.
7. If the passenger side air bag module is diagnosed as faulty, dispose of the air bag.
INSTALLATION
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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Place six new offset fasteners onto air bag module door.
