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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)RESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEMREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONPASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULEREMOVAL
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S
Passenger-Side Air Bag Module: Removal
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Removal
- Passenger-side air bag module is located above glove box. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove left and right finish panels. Remove instrument panel finishing panel clips.
- Open glove box. Press glove box sides inward. Lower glove box to floor. Working through glove box opening, remove lower air bag module retaining screws. See Fig 1 . Remove remaining bolts from side of air bag module cover. Disconnect connector from left side of air bag module. Remove air bag module.
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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.