Taurus X AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Follow each step of the procedure precisely to make sure of correct driver air bag module removal and installation.
1. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and
Repowering See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.
2. Remove the 3 screws and steering column cover.
3. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
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Remove the 3 screws.
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Unclip the lower steering column shroud from the upper steering column shroud and remove the shroud.
4. Remove the 2 screws from the instrument cluster finish panel.
5. Pry the instrument cluster finish panel forward.
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If equipped, disconnect the in-vehicle temperature sensor assembly from the instrument cluster finish panel.
6. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel and upper steering column shroud as an assembly.
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Adjust the steering column to the full tilt-down position.
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Remove the instrument cluster finish panel and upper steering column shroud.
7. Position the steering wheel in the 12 o'clock position to access the driver air bag module wire clips.
8. NOTE: Back of steering wheel shown for clarity.
Remove the driver air bag module.
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From the back of the steering wheel through the upper access hole, use a suitable tool to pry the upper wire clips away from the air bag module
attachment pins.
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From the back of the steering wheel through the lower access hole, use a suitable tool to pry the lower wire clips away from the driver air bag
module attachment pins.
9. Lift the driver air bag module from the steering wheel.
