Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Side Air Bag Module
SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
Removal
WARNING:
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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.
This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam 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 side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental
deployment.
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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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Side air bag modules with damaged covers must be replaced.
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Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired, they are to be replaced. Cleaning is
permissible.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the supplemental
restraint system (SRS) must be depowered.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not
indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place a new seat back pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be installed. The seat back frame should
be replaced if necessary.
NOTE: When replacing the side air bag after deployment, refer to Section 501-10 for additional information concerning the installation of a new side air
bag.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: The driver seat side air bag module is shown, the passenger side is similar.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
procedure again.
Power seats
1. Position the seat to the full upward position.
All seats
2. Depower the system. See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair
3. NOTE: If the pin-type retainers are damaged, install new retainers. This will keep the wire harness routed correctly.
Separate the side air bag module wire harness from the underside of the seat cushion frame.
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Remove the pin-type retainers from the seat cushion frame.
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Release the retaining tab and slide the side air bag module electrical connector off the bracket.
