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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1316 (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSIDE AIR BAG MODULEINSTALLATION
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD
Side Air Bag Module: Installation
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Installation
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Seats installing a new side air bag module
- Install the side air bag module bracket on the side air bag module and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
- Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
- Install new parts if damaged.
NOTE:
When installing a new side air bag module after deployment, install a new module, module bracket, module-to-bracket nuts, U-nuts-to-backrest frame and module and bracket-to-backrest frame bolts.
All seats
WARNING:
Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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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.