Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2002)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Air Bag Module
Passenger Air Bag Module
Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
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
cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
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: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been
ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
WARNING: Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not
for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in injury.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not
indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Depower the system. For additional information, See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair
2. Remove the glove compartment.
3. Remove the ventilation pipe.
Detach the retaining clip.
