Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
1. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front, Without Fold Flat See: Seat Back/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Seat/Seat Backrest - Front, Without Fold Flat.
2. Remove the 2 head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to Head Restraint Guide Sleeve See: Head Rest/Service and Repair.
3. Detach the side air bag bolt cover.
4. NOTE: Note the position of the side air bag module locator hook in the side air bag module bracket (on the seat back frame) for installation.
Remove the bolt and lift up and out to detach the side air bag module from the seat backrest.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Slide and disengage the side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the side air bag module
electrical connector and remove the side air bag module.
6. Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and trim cover flaps from the recliners.
7. NOTICE: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from
the backrest foam pad.
Release the outer and inner backrest trim cover lower J-clips and partially invert the trim cover to the hook-and-loop strips.
8. Remove all rows of hog rings from the backrest trim cover and separate the hook-and-loop strips while inverting the trim cover up the backrest.
9. Remove the rear upper hog rings and backrest trim cover.
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To install, make sure the climate controlled seat backrest manifold is correctly aligned to the foam pad, if equipped.
10. WARNING: 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.
WARNING: 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.
NOTE: A backrest trim cover for a seat with a side air bag module is different than a backrest trim cover for a seat without a side air bag module.
Make sure the correct backrest trim cover is being installed.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
11. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Front, Without Fold Flat See: Seat Back/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Seat/Seat Backrest - Front, Without Fold Flat.