Cougar V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (2001)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Air Bag Module
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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WAIT AT LEAST 1 MINUTE AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES, BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE
ELECTRONIC AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE OR ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE MAY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTALLY
DEPLOYING THE AIR BAG(S) AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AIR BAG
MODULE.
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DO NOT USE RADIO KEYCODE SAVERS WHEN WORKING ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS). FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING MAY CAUSE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.
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PLACE A LIVE AIR BAG ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE WITH THE TRIM COVER UP.
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AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE MAY CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE
GAS GENERATE COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOU HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER
AFTERWARDS.
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REPAIR IS MADE BY REPLACEMENT ONLY. IF A PART IS REPLACED AND THE NEW PART DOES NOT CORRECT THE
CONDITION, INSTALL THE ORIGINAL PART AND PERFORM THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE AGAIN.
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NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DE-PLOYMENT AND
PERSONAL INJURY.
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AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED COVERS OR DEPLOYMENT DOORS MUST BE REPLACED, NOT
REPAINTED.
1. Disconnect the battery cables.
2. Detach the driver air bag module.
1. Turn the steering wheel to access the captive Torx retaining screws located in the back cover of the steering wheel.
2. Detach the driver air bag module.
3. Remove the driver air bag module.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
INSTALLATION
