Body and Paint

Knee Passenger Air Bag. Removal and Installation

6steps
~36min
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).
    • Remove the screws.
      Torque: 97 lb-in (11 N·m)
    • Disconnect the pin retainers and separate the knee passenger air bag from the instrument panel.
    Ford Fusion. Passenger Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the passenger knee airbag.
    Ford Fusion. Passenger 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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