Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
4. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the 5 RH instrument panel trim panel nuts.
5. Pull out on the RH instrument panel trim panel, releasing the 2 clips, then remove the RH instrument panel trim panel.
All vehicles
6. Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
7. NOTICE: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the passenger air bag cover. Damage to the air bag
module may occur.
Through the glove compartment opening, release the passenger air bag cover clips from the instrument panel and then lift the passenger air bag
module out of the instrument panel.
8. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking buttons on the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
9. NOTICE: Do not pull the passenger air bag module electrical connectors out by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons can
occur.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
With the locking buttons released, remove the 2 electrical connectors and the passenger air bag module.
Installation
All vehicles
1. NOTICE: The passenger air bag module electrical connector locking buttons must be in the released position when connected. Do not
install the passenger air bag module electrical connectors by the locking buttons. Failure to follow these instructions may cause connector
damage.
With the locking buttons released, install the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors fully into the passenger air bag module and seat the
locking buttons.
2. NOTICE: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the passenger air bag cover. Damage to the air bag
module may occur.
