Passenger Air Bag Module: Installation

2007 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. Position the passenger air bag module into the instrument panel. Install the passenger air bag module retaining nuts and bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Passenger Air Bag Module Retaining Nuts And Bolts - With Torque Specifications
    G03912099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the passenger air bag module door.
    • Align the passenger air bag module door and push in seating the retaining clips.
      • Place six new offset fasteners onto the deployment door.
        Fig 2: Installing Passenger Air Bag Module Door
        G03912100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G03912067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Close the glove compartment.
  5. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERINGΒ  in this article.
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