Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (1999)
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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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.
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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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CHECK THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND ZIPPER FOR DAMAGE. THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND ZIPPER
MUST NOT BE REPAIRED. IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE OR ZIPPER, THE SEAT BACK TRIM
COVER AND DEPLOYMENT CHUTE MUST BE INSTALLED NEW AS A UNIT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
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THE DEPLOYMENT SEAM CANNOT BE REPAIRED OR RESEWN. A TRIM COVER REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE
BOLSTER OR SIDE FACING MUST BE REPLACED AS A UNIT.
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IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE IS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED AND COMPLETELY ZIPPED, THE SIDE AIR BAG
MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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. Install the side air bag wiring harness.
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Connect the pin-type retainer to the seat backrest frame.
NOTE: The seat backrest components other than the seat backrest frame and side air bag wiring harness have been omitted for clarity.
2. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
1. Install the connector to the side air bag module.
2. Slide the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip to secure the connector to the side air bag module.
3. Make sure the electrical connector is securely fastened to the side air bag module.
