Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2002)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Air Bag Module
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
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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Carry a live air bag module pointed away from your body. 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 must be replaced, 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.
All vehicles
1. Depower the system.
2. Open the glove box.
Vehicles built up to 03/2002
3. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
Vehicles built 03/2002 onward
4. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
All vehicles
