Body and Paint

Driver Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation

9steps
~54min
3/5difficulty
01020304050118N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. If an SRS fault is present, GO to step 2. Otherwise, turn the ignition off, wait at least one minute and GO to step 3.
  2. Disable the SRS.
    Refer to: Disabling and Enabling the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
  3. Remove the screws, release the outer clips on each side and remove the lower steering column shroud.
    Ford Fusion. Driver Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation
  4. Disconnect the lower instrument panel trim panel.
    Ford Fusion. Driver Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation
  5. Disconnect the tabs and disconnect the in-vehicle temperature and humidity sensor.
    Ford Fusion. Driver Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation
  6. Remove the nuts and lower the driver knee air bag.
    Torque: 97 lb-in (11 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Driver Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the driver knee air bag.
    Ford Fusion. Driver Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. If the SRS was disabled, enable the SRS.
    Refer to: Disabling and Enabling the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).

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