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Supplemental Restraint System - Passenger Air Bag Module Mondeo 1997 (08/1996-09/2000)
Removal and Installation

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment the air bag control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.

  1. Remove the glove compartment.

  1. Detach the glove compartment trim panel from the instrument panel.

  1. Remove the glove compartment trim panel.
    • Detach the bulb holder.

  1. Detach the wiring harness from the instrument panel.
    • Cut the cable ties.
  1. Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to Section  415-01 Audio Unit.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Access the passenger side register duct retaining screw through the audio unit opening.
    Detach the passenger side register duct.
    • Remove the retaining screw.

  1. Remove the passenger side register duct.

  1. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.

  1. Remove the passenger air bag module.

Installation

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Side Air Bag Module > < Driver Air Bag Module