F 350 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (1999)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Side Air Bag
WARNING:
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If replacing a deployed air bag module, always replace the 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 deployment door 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 deployment door 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 deployment doors 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, replace the 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 so equipped).
REMOVAL
NOTE: Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and 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. Push in on the two glove compartment door tabs and position downward.
3. Disconnect the passenger air bag module.
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Disconnect the harness connectors from the passenger air bag module bracket.
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Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
3
Remove the four passenger air bag module retaining screws.
