Ford Fusion: Supplemental Restraint System / Driver Knee Airbag. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.   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.
   

1. Depower the SRS.
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the screws, release the outer clips on each side and remove the lower steering column shroud.
   

1. Detatch the instrument panel lower trim panel.
   

1. Detatch the tabs and disconnect the in-vehicle temperature and humidity sensor.
   

1. Remove the nuts and drop the driver knee airbag down.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the driver knee airbag.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. If the SRS was depowered, repower the SRS.
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).