Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
6. Unzip the side air bag deployment chute.
7. Roll the seat backrest cover and side air bag deployment chute to completely expose the side air bag bracket and side air bag module.
8. Remove the side air bag wiring harness wire tie.
9. Through the seat backrest cushion opening, position the side air bag module aside.
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Remove the retaining nuts.
NOTE: If installing a new side air bag module, use new retaining nuts. If the same side air bag module is to be reused, then reuse the side air bag
module retaining nuts.