Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
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Air Bag: Description and Operation
Driver Air Bag Module
The driver air bag module:
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contains dual stage deployment (advanced restraint system).
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is equipped with canister vent.
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is installed new as an assembly.
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is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
In addition to dual stage deployment (advanced restraint system) driver air bag module, this vehicle is equipped with a driver air bag canister vent.
Canister venting is a deployable device integrated to the driver air bag module. Canister venting controls the inflation rate of the driver air bag, and the
escape rate of gases from the vent.
Passenger Air Bag Module
Passenger Air Bag Module
The passenger air bag module:
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contains dual stage deployment (advanced restraint system).
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is equipped with canister vent.
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is equipped with adaptive tether.
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is installed new as an assembly.
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is mounted in the passenger side of the instrument panel.
In addition to dual stage deployment (advanced restraint system) front passenger air bag module, this vehicle is equipped with a passenger air bag
adaptive tether as well as a passenger air bag canister vent. Canister venting is a deployable device integrated to the passenger air bag module.
Canister venting controls the inflation rate of the passenger air bag, and the escape rate of gases from the vent. Adaptive tether is a deployable device
integrated to the passenger air bag module. Adaptive tether restricts the rearward movement of the passenger air bag.
Safety Canopy Module
WARNING: Anytime the safety canopy has deployed, the headliner, and all A-, B-, C- and D-pillar upper trim panels and attaching
hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the
event of a safety canopy deployment.
The safety canopy module:
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is installed as an assembly.