Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2003)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Air Bag Module
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
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 air bag module with the air bag and deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the
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 deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted.
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The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could
result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE:
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Restraint system diagnostic tools MUST be installed under the seats in the seat side air bag (if equipped) and safety belt pretensioner (if equipped)
to floor connectors.
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After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
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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 perform the diagnostic
procedure again.
1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing
or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or
