Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
8. Detach the hook-and-loop strips and invert the seat backrest trim cover up enough to expose the side air bag.
9. NOTE: Note the position and the routing of the side air bag module wiring harness for installation.
Detach the side air bag wiring harness retainers from the seat backrest frame.
10. Position out the seat backrest foam pad.
11. Remove the 2 bolts and the side air bag module.
Installation
WARNING:
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Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side air bag
module. If any damage is found, install new components. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death
in a crash.
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Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
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Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
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Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and
the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
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Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
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If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a
new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the
seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
CAUTION: Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the backrest frame.
Damage to the wire harness may occur.
All seats
1. Align the holes of the side air bag module bracket to the U-nuts on the backrest frame.
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Install new U-nuts if installing a new side air bag module.
