Ford Fusion: Supplemental Restraint System / Driver Airbag. Removal and Installation
Removal
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WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
If a SRS fault is present, continue to Step 2. Otherwise, turn the ignition off, wait at least one minute and continue to Step 3.
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Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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At the bottom of the steering wheel, locate the
hole, insert a 3 mm (0.125 inch) Allen key and push in on the steering
wheel spring clip to release the driver airbag retainer.
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Pull the driver airbag out and separate it from the steering wheel.
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Pull up firmly on the LH side of the driver airbag and disengage it from the spring clip.
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Pull up firmly on the RH side of the driver airbag and disengage it from the spring clip.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Installation
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Connect the electrical connectors.
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Engage the 2 driver airbag retaining hooks to the steering wheel spring clips.
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Push down on the driver airbag.
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Pivot the driver airbag down and engage the lower retaining hook to the spring clip.
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If the SRS was depowered, repower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply...
Other information:
Overview
The acceleration controls consist of the accelerator pedal and sensor assembly.
The throttle is controlled by an APP sensor on the accelerator pedal assembly. The APP sensor sends a signal to the PCM in response to throttle pedal movements initiated by the driver...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Position aside the luggage compartment lid pull handle cover...