Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Side Air Bag
Removal
NOTE: If the passenger side air bag module did not deploy in a collision, it may not have been needed. Complete all diagnostics before replacing the
passenger side air bag module.
1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedures.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE
MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
3. Remove instrument panel upper moulding.
NOTE: The instrument panel upper moulding is retained by snap-in tabs.
4. Open glove compartment, press sides inward and lower glove compartment to floor.
5. Through glove compartment opening, remove two lower passenger air bag module retaining screws.
6. Remove two remaining passenger air bag module retaining screws, disconnect electrical connector and remove passenger side air bag module by
pushing on passenger side air bag module from inside panel. Do not handle passenger side air bag module by grabbing edges of deployment doors.
WARNING: PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Installation
NOTE: Fill out and return air bag traceability postcard for new air bag with VIN numbers and note diagnostic trouble code.
1. Connect electrical connector to passenger side air bag module and position passenger side air bag module in instrument panel.
2. Install two upper retaining screws. Tighten to 2.1-2.9 Nm (19-25 lb-in).
3. Install two lower module retaining bolts. Tighten to 7.6-10.4 Nm (67-92 lb-in).
4. Return glove compartment to correct position.
5. Install instrument panel upper moulding by snapping into place on the instrument panel.
6. Reconnect battery ground cable.
7. Prove Out air bag system.
8. Reprogram radio frequencies and set clock.
