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:
WARNING: The rear view camera
system is a reverse aid supplement
device that still requires the driver to use
it in conjunction with the interior and
exterior mirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are close
to either corner of the bumper or under
the bumper, might not be seen on the
screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system...
System Errors
If the system detects a fault, a warning
lamp illuminates and a message displays.
Switching the System Off and On
You can switch the system off using the
information display. When you switch
the system off, a warning lamp illuminates
and a message displays...