Grand Marquis V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
event of an accidental deployment.
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Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door face down. 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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Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers or deployment doors must be installed new, not repainted.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
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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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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.
1. Depower the system.
2. Separate the RH I/P trim panel.
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Pull out to release the retaining clips.
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Slide the RH I/P trim panel slightly to the right, aligning the keyway.
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Pull out, separating the RH I/P trim panel from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the RH I/P trim panel.
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Disconnect the rear window defrost switch electrical connector.
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If equipped, disconnect the clock electrical connector.
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Disconnect the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) indicator.
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Remove the trim panel.
4. Open the glove compartment. Disconnect the glove compartment isolator.
5. Fully lower the glove compartment door.
6. Looking up into the front center of the glove compartment opening, separate the passenger air bag module electrical connector and pin-type
retainer from the bracket. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
7. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
8. CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment doors.
Remove the passenger air bag module.
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Remove the 2 front passenger air bag module bolts.
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To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
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Placing one hand in the glove compartment opening, push the passenger air bag module out and remove it.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Repower the system.
