Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
10. Remove the side air bag module.
1
Release the side air bag module electrical connector clip.
2
Release the connector tabs by pushing in on them, then disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
3
Remove the side air bag module.
11. Remove the side air bag wiring harness.
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Disconnect the pin-type retainers from the seat backrest frame.
NOTE:
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Sport bucket seat shown; Limited seat similar.
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The seat backrest components other than the seat backrest frame and side air bag wiring harness have been omitted for clarity.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE
AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
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CARRY A LIVE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TEAR SEAM POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS
WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
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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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CHECK THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND ZIPPER FOR DAMAGE. THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE AND ZIPPER
MUST NOT BE REPAIRED. IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO THE DEPLOYMENT CHUTE OR ZIPPER, THE SEAT BACK TRIM
COVER AND DEPLOYMENT CHUTE MUST BE INSTALLED NEW AS A UNIT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
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THE DEPLOYMENT SEAM CANNOT BE REPAIRED OR RESEWN. A TRIM COVER REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE
BOLSTER OR SIDE FACING MUST BE REPLACED AS A UNIT.
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IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CHUTE IS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED AND COMPLETELY ZIPPED, THE SIDE AIR BAG
MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic
procedure again.
