Passenger airbag module (vehicles up to 10.2001) (Body and coating / Seat belts / Ford Focus 1 1998-2004)

Removal

WARNING: To prevent the risk of accidental deployment, the air bag control module backup power must be discharged. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before attempting any repairs or adjustments to the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when working on a vehicle equipped with an air bag or when working with the air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature air bag deployment, do not use the radio key code storage devices when working with the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction could result in injury.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of injury if the air bag deploys prematurely, always carry the charged air bag module with the air bag and trim cover facing away from your torso. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature air bag deployment, charged air bag modules should only be installed on grounded workbenches with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never touch the tester probes to the electrical connectors of the air bag modules or any other component of the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Painting the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel may damage the trim cover and the air bags. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Section 414-01 for additional information.

2. Remove the glove compartment.

Remove the damper from the glove compartment.

NOTE: New passenger air bag modules have a trim cover secured with a bracket and two bolts. The original passenger air bag module had a tethered trim cover.

Determine whether the passenger air bag module has a fixed bracket type trim cover or a tether type trim cover (fixed bracket type trim cover shown).

Passenger Air Bag Module Decorative Cover with Fixed Bracket, Do not continue this procedure.
Tethered type passenger air bag module decorative cover, continue this procedure.

4. Disconnect the front portion of the passenger airbag module trim cover from the instrument panel.

Use the special tool to carefully release the fastening clamps, starting from the front outer edge.

5. Disconnect the passenger airbag module trim cover from the instrument panel.

1. Lift the outer edge.
2. Lift the cover towards the windshield to release the mounting clips.

6. Disconnect the passenger airbag module and reinforcement bracket from the instrument panel.

NOTE: You may need to use needle-nose pliers to release the electrical connector retaining tabs.

Remove the passenger airbag module.

Disconnect the electrical connector.

WARNING: If you install a new passenger air bag module after the passenger air bag has deployed, inspect the instrument cluster for damage and install a new instrument cluster if any damage is found. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.

Inspect the instrument panel for damage in the areas shown.

9. Remove the instrument panel if necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 501-12.

Installation

All cars

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when working on a vehicle equipped with an air bag or when working with the air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of injury if the air bag deploys prematurely, always carry the charged air bag module with the air bag and trim cover facing away from your torso. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature air bag deployment, charged air bag modules should only be installed on grounded workbenches with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never touch the tester probes to the electrical connectors of the air bag modules or any other component of the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Painting the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel may damage the trim cover and the air bags. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: If the original passenger air bag module is installed, reverse the removal procedure. If a new passenger air bag module is installed, continue with this procedure.

1. If necessary, install a new instrument cluster. Refer to Section 501-12 for additional information.

Left-hand drive vehicles

2. Using the dimensions taken from the template, mark the areas of the instrument panel to be removed.

Right hand drive vehicles

3. Using the dimensions taken from the template, mark the areas of the instrument panel to be removed.

All cars

4.

WARNING: Wear gloves and safety glasses when cutting the instrument panel. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.

Using a suitable knife, remove the required material (right-hand drive version shown).

5. Remove the ventilation pipe.

Detach the mounting clamp.

6. Disconnect the defogging system tube from the heater body.

7. Install the passenger airbag module.

Connect the electrical connector.

8. Install the reinforcement bracket.

9. Connect the passenger airbag module and reinforcement bracket to the instrument panel.

10.

NOTE: Route the trim cover brackets through the passenger air bag module and the sliding bracket.

Install the passenger airbag module trim cover.

11.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the passenger air bag module trim cover bolts at this time.

Install the passenger airbag module decorative cover mounting bolts.

12.

CAUTION: Make sure all passenger air bag module trim cover retaining clips are properly secured and the trim cover is flush with the instrument panel.

Tighten the passenger air bag module sliding bracket mounting nuts.