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501-25 Body Repairs - General Information > < Side Air Bag Module

Fiesta 1996 (08.1995-02.2002)

Supplemental Restraint System - Side Impact Sensor Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
Removal and Installation

Removal

All Vehicles
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connectors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow the instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Painting air bag module trim covers could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bag. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.
    • Wait at least one minute.
3-door
  1. Detach the safety belt lower anchor rail.
    • Remove the Torx bolt.

  1. Remove the scuff plate.
    • Detach the two clips.

  1. Detach the weatherstrip.

  1. Detach the rear quarter trim panel.
    • Detach the two front clips.
5-door
  1. Detach the safety belt lower anchor.
    • Remove the Torx bolt.

  1. Detach the weatherstrip.

  1. Detach the cowl side trim panel.
    • Detach the clips.

  1. Remove the cowl side trim panel.
    1. Remove the blanking cap.
    1. Remove the screw.
All Vehicles
  1. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.

  1. Remove the side impact sensor and spacer.
    • Remove the bolts.

Installation
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the spacer is attached to the side impact sensor and installed between the side impact sensor and the body panel.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

501-25 Body Repairs - General Information > < Side Air Bag Module