Econoline E450 V10-6.8L VIN S (1999)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Side Air Bag
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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Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the
sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
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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 striking
components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary
batteries and power supplier (if equipped).
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.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable(s) and wait at least one minute.
2. Remove the instrument panel finish panel.
3. Remove the instrument panel finish panel reinforcement.
4. Remove the passenger air bag module retaining nuts.
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Remove the passenger air bag module retaining nuts.
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Using a 3/8-inch x 4-inch flat head screwdriver, or equivalent, carefully slide the head of the screwdriver under the right bottom edge of the
door and lift upward, separating the door from the clip. Separate the rest of the door from the clips by lifting the door with your hands.