Ford Fusion: Supplemental Restraint System / Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Release the tabs and remove the defroster grille panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the tabs and remove the PAD indicator.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete...
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:
Removal
With the vehicle in NUETRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
If equipped.
Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
Remove the PTU heat shield bolts and the heat shield...
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a
Telematics Control Unit (TCU) have remote start technology and may start
the engine at any t..