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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1416 (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONKNEE AIR BAG MODULEINSTALLATION
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

Knee Air Bag Module: Installation

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install 4 new J-nuts.
  2. Install the knee air bag module and 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  3. Connect the knee air bag module electrical connector.
  4. Attach the wiring harness to the knee air bag module bracket.
  5. Install the lower steering column shroud.
  6. Install the steering column opening cover reinforcement and 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  7. Install the steering column opening trim panel and 2 screws.
  8. Repower the SRS. For additional information, REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in the General Procedures portion of this service information.
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