Explorer Sport 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
45. Remove and discard the duct tape retaining the side air bag shield.
46. Separate the side air bag wiring harness pin-type retainers from the seat back frame.
47. Remove the side air bag stud covers.
48. Remove the side air bag module nuts.
NOTE: If installing a new side air bag module, use new retaining nuts. If the same side air bag module is to be reused, then reuse the side air bag
module retaining nuts.