Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
NOTE: If the air bag did not deploy in a collision, it may not have been needed. Complete all diagnosis before replacing the driver side air bag module.
Record the preset radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedures.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Open glove compartment. Drop glove compartment to the floor by pushing sides of glove compartment towards each other.
3. Remove two screws that attach RH A/C duct and remove duct.
4. Remove two fore-aft air bag attachment bolts that attach passenger side air bag module to instrument panel steel reinforcement.
5. Disconnect air bag electrical connector on LH lower rear corner of passenger side air bag module.
6. Remove air bag connector from steel reinforcement by prying Christmas tree fastener out of hole in steel reinforcement.
7. Pull each corner of air bag cover to disengage cover-to-instrument panel attachments.
8. Remove passenger side air bag module by pushing passenger side air bag module from inside the instrument panel opening in order to pull
passenger side air bag module out completely with both hands. Do not handle passenger side air bag module by grabbing edges of deployment
doors.
WARNING: PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.
INSTALLATION
Note: Fill out and return air bag traceability postcard for new air bag with VIN numbers. Note diagnostic trouble code.
1. Position passenger side air bag module in instrument panel opening and slide into position.
2. Push "X-mas" tree into its hole in the instrument panel steel reinforcement.
3. Attach two fore-aft air bag attachment bolts to the instrument panel steel reinforcement. Tighten to 7-11 N.m (62-97 lb-in).
4. Connect the air bag connector.
5. Push each air bag cover corner to engage cover-to-instrument panel attachment.
6. Install RH A/C duct.
7. Push sides of glove compartment toward each other to put glove compartment back into position.
8. Close glove compartment.
9. Reconnect battery ground cable.
10. Prove-out air bag system.
11. Reprogram USER 1 and USER 2 radio frequencies and set clock.
