Expedition 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2000)
10. Position the seat back trim cover and foam pad away from the seat back frame.
11. Remove the side air bag module from the deployment chute.
1
Invert the seat back trim cover.
2
Remove the side air bag module from the deployment chute.
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Pull the side air bag module mounting studs back through the deployment chute openings and remove the side air bag module from the
deployment chute.
12. Disconnect and remove the side air bag module.
1
Slide the side air bag electrical connector locking clip to disengage it.
2
Release the two connector tabs by pushing in on them and disconnect the side air bag module.
3
Remove the side air bag module.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
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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. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT
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ANYTIME THE SIDE AIR BAG HAS DEPLOYED, THE SEAT BACKREST FRAME MUST BE REPLACED. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REPAIR THE SEAT BACKREST FRAME OR SIDE AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKET. THE SEAT BACKREST FRAME MUST
BE INSTALLED NEW. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY,
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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INSPECT THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR DAMAGE. IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IS DAMAGED
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE SEAT BACKREST FRAME OR SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MOUNTING BRACKET. IF
DAMAGED, THE SEAT BACKREST FRAME MUST BE INSTALLED NEW. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE THE SIDE AIR
BAG MODULE TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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CARRY A LIVE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TEAR SEAM POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS
WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
