Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
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Side air bag modules with damaged covers must be replaced.
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Front seat backrest 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:
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If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.
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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.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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If a side air bag deployment took place, the seat backrest pad, trim cover and side air bag module must be replaced. The seat backrest frame should
be replaced if necessary.
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When replacing the side air bag after deployment, refer to Seats.
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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.
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RH seat shown, LH similar.
1. Position the affected seat all the way FORWARD and UP.
2. Depower the system.
3. WARNING: Front seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired; they are to be replaced.
Cleaning is permissible.
Release the seat backrest trim cover J-clips.
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Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.
4. Unzip the side air bag deployment chute.
5. Remove the side air bag module nuts.
