Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2007)
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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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
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The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal
operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
procedure again.
1. Depower the system.
2. Open and lower the glove compartment door.
3. Release the wiring retainer, then remove the 4 bolts and the passenger air bag module heat shield.
4. Through the glove compartment opening, disconnect the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
5. Through the glove compartment opening, remove the 4 air bag module nuts.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
6. CAUTION: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment door.
Through the glove compartment opening, push up to release the deployment door clips from the instrument panel (I/P) and push the passenger air
bag module out of the I/P and remove.
7. NOTE: During air bag module installation, make sure all the deployment door clips are fully seated into the I/P.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
8. Repower the system.
