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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEMREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONPASSENGER AIR BAG MODULEINSTALLATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Passenger Air Bag Module: Installation
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Installation
- Install the passenger air bag module trim cover into the instrument panel.
- With the alignment pins positioned to the instrument panel, push in, seating the top (shown) and bottom deployment door retainers.
- Install the 4 passenger air bag module bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
- Close the glove compartment door.
- Repower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
NOTE:
Make sure the J-clips are in place before positioning the passenger air bag module to the instrument panel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.