Ford Fusion: Supplemental Restraint System / Passenger Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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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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Remove the screws.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Detach the pin-type retainers and separate the passenger knee airbag from the instrument panel.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the passenger knee airbag.
Installation
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To install reverse the removal procedure.
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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).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Release the tabs and remove the defroster grille panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Disconnect the electrical connector...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
When installing a new RCM,
Programmable Module Installation (PMI) is required...
Other information:
Item
Description
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Horn
Comments: Located behind the front bumper cover
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911 Assist: Can alert 911 in the event of
an emergency.
SYNC AppLink: Allows you to connect
to and use certain applications (if your
phone is compatible).
These features may require activation.
Available AppLink enabled apps vary by
market.
911 Assist
WARNING: Unless the 911 Assist
setting is set on before a crash, the
system will not dial for help which could
delay response time, p..