Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
Vehicles with seat side air bags
8. Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
9. WARNING:
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Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
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Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
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Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and
the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
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Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
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Inspect the seat side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material before installing the seat side air bag
module. If any damage is found, install new components. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death
in a crash.
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If the seat side air bag cover has been damaged or separated from its mounting, or if the air bag material has been exposed, install a
new seat side air bag module. Never try to repair the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the
seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the
deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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If the seat side air bag module deployment chute is not correctly positioned and closed, the seat side air bag module may not deploy
correctly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of
serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE: The alignment pin will only allow the side air bag module to be installed to the seat backrest mounting bracket one way.
Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute.
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Position the side air bag module into the deployment chute with the alignment pin offset to the top and the electrical connector to the bottom of
the seat backrest. This will position the alignment pin correctly when the side air bag module and deployment chute are mounted to the
backrest frame mounting bracket.
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The side air bag module mounting studs and alignment pin must come through the deployment chute stud openings.
10. WARNING:
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Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
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Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
-
Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and
the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
-
Install new parts if damaged.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious
