Mariner 4WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
Air Bag: Description and Operation
Driver Air Bag Module
NOTE:
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The driver air bag (soft pack) and steering wheel can be serviced separately or as an assembly.
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In the event of an air bag deployment, the air bag (soft pack) and steering wheel must be serviced as an assembly.
The driver air bag module:
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is installed new as an assembly.
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is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
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will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the restraints control module (RCM).
Passenger Air Bag Module
The passenger air bag module:
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is installed new as an assembly.
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is mounted in the passenger side of the instrument panel.
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will deploy upon receiving a flow of current from the restraints control module (RCM).
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is single stage unit on Escape Hybrid vehicles.
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is a dual stage unit on Escape and Mariner vehicles.
Safety Canopy Module
Vehicles With Moon Roof
Vehicles Without Moon Roof
WARNING: Anytime the safety canopy has deployed, the headliner, and all A-, B- and C- 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.
NOTE:
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If the headliner near each B-pillar has the word "AIRBAG" embossed on it, the vehicle is equipped with safety canopy modules.
The side air curtain module or safety canopy:
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is installed as an assembly.