Navigator 2WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
4. Position the side air bag module in the deployment chute.
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The side air bag module mounting studs must come through the deployment chute stud openings.
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Wrap the remaining deployment chute flap around the side air bag module.
5. The side air bag module mounting studs must come through the deployment chute flap stud openings.
6. Install the side air bag module and deployment chute onto the front seat back frame mounting bracket.
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The deployment chute should not have any wrinkles or folds where it contacts the seat back frame mounting bracket.
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Tighten the retaining nuts to specification.
WARNING:
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INSPECT THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR DAMAGE. IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IS
DAMAGED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE SEAT BACKREST FRAME OR SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MOUNTING
BRACKET. IF DAMAGED, THE SEAT BACKREST FRAME MUST BE INSTALLED NEW. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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INSPECT THE MOUNTING SURFACES OF THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME MOUNTING
BRACKET FOR ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS, BEFORE INSTALLING THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE/DEPLOYMENT CHUTE
ASSEMBLY. IF ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE FOUND, REMOVE THEM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY, IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
