Mountaineer 2WD V8-46L SOHC VIN W Air Bag Systems Component Information Service Precautions
Air Bag: Description and Operation
SAFETY CANOPY MODULE
WARNING: Anytime the safety canopy has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B, and C pillar 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.
The side air curtain module or safety canopy:
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is installed as an assembly.
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is mounted above the headliner.
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attaches from the A-pillar frame to the C-pillar frame.
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
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.
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.