Passenger Air Bag Module: Installation

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Installation
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  1. Remove or position anything aside that may be blocking the accessibility to the passenger air bag alignment rails.
  2. Fig 1: Passenger Air Bag Alignment Rails
    GF0011570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Check passenger air bag alignment locators and J-nuts for damage, repair as needed.
  4. Fig 2: Passenger Air Bag Alignment Locators & J-Nuts
    GF0011571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the passenger air bag module.
    1. Position the passenger air bag module alignment locators to the alignment rails of the instrument panel.
    2. Align the passenger air bag module deployment door tabs.
  6. Fig 3: Passenger Air Bag Module Alignment Locators & Tabs
    GF0011572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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