Escort L4-122 2.0L SOHC VIN P SFI (1999)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Air Bag Module
WARNINGS:
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If replacing a deployed air bag module, always install a new air bag Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module.
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Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag
module.
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Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accidental deployment.
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Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down.
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After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
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Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. If damaged, install a new sensor
whether or not the air bag is deployed.
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To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing
any air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery
ground cable and wait one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
REMOVAL
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic
procedure again.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the two driver air bag module retaining bolts.
3. Disconnect the driver air bag module.
1
Disconnect the horn switch electrical connector.
2
Disengage the driver air bag module electrical connector retainer.
3
Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
